It Wasn't Worth the Wait (But I'm Glad It's Here) | 2022 Gibson Rick Beato Les Paul Special Review
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Today we are checking out the Rick Beato Signature Les Paul Special DC that came out in September of 2022. We had to wait a LONG time for this to come out. Was it worth the wait? Not really, but I'm still really happy this collaboration happened and it sounds and plays good!
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0:00 - Intro - Check Links in the Description
0:14 - Unbox / About the Guitar & Rick Beato
0:57 - First Impressions
2:02 - The Price Point
2:33 - About the "Thinner" Body
3:09 - Giving Back to Charity
3:36 - Availability
4:20 - Case Candy
5:06 - Inside Look / Specs
12:44 - Clean Tones
14:29 - Dirty Tones
16:14 - Final Thoughts
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I'm happy Rick got his guitar! Here is how I'd spec one ua-cam.com/video/iI9YspyyInY/v-deo.html
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Not interested in anything RB has a hand in .
Imagine if this was double bound with white binding 😍
I'm surprised you didn't mention the crooked truss rod cover, I would return a 2000 dollar guitar if it came with one that crooked.
Trogly sounding a bit salty
Something seems funny. This guitar and Rick Beato in my mind do not match. Gibson probably told him this is all you're going to get and overpriced budget guitar for your fans.
What a good dude Rick is for donating his proceeds of every guitar to charity .
He can afford it and it makes for good PR. plus I don't think they'll fly off the shelves....
@Ralph Reilly well said man
@Ralph Reilly my friend, I know everyone has their opinions. But, I feel it’s for the better to leave political commentary out of a guitar education channel. Though, I am not necessarily one to talk.
@Ralph Reilly the dude did golf for almost a complete year
And guess who paid for that? We did
Weird that you had to bring the dude up on a guitar channel tho. I’m gonna guess your part of the fanatical maga cult?
Every rich man needs a write off
I really appreciate the honesty and integrity that is the hallmark of this channel. Keep calling like you see them Austin.
I love razzing the kid on his channel but I got to give him respect for not being a butt kisser to beato and his followers.
I really agree. Trogly's honestly in all things is really the hallmark of why I respect him so much.
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That's what I like about this channel, the reviews are not a rubber stamp for manufacturers. He doesn't seem to be afraid to inject his opinion into a review without trashing the product. Fair and balanced.
it's nice that rick has been recognized by an industry giant. he's a service to all of us who struggle to understand guitar music. it's a nice color too.
Gibson marketing are desperate, Ricks got a channel that has 4 millio nsubs, Noel Gallagher has had 15 number 1 uk rock albums and sold 100+ million albums and played in his rock band at Wembley stadium (100,000 capacity) and sold out Knebworth 250,000 fans.
Gibson signature should only be given to rock legends not UA-cam influencers, whats next Rappers who appear in videos pretending to play guitars getting deals !
Gibson need a marketing rethink or in 2030 they may not exist anymore !
The guitar sounds outstanding. I like the blue color and open pore finish. I think the guitar looks even better without the pickguard. Love the sound of P90s, and the feel of a thin neck. The light weight, and balance (no neck dive) are a big plus. Getting a guitar that you don't have to "fix" is worth something of a premium, and donating his share to a worthy cause is good form. It is perhaps a bit pricey, but that's a nice guitar.
I want one.
Exactly what I was thinking! The guitar is light, looks good, seems to be very comfortable to play and sounds freakin' awesome. What else do you need from a guitar? The quality on the bench looked great as well. I really don't see the problem here. Okay, price is steep, but if I could play nitro finished guitars, I would definitely take this over P90 LP standard.
LP DC specials as a LP DC Jr which i have (with 2 pups now though) great light guitars. But it so uncomortambly for using during sitting process - learning new material or sofa training - it has too narrow distance between your leg and pikups, and too heavy back part of guitar. It needs an additioanal control everytime as a LP standard. Strats way too convenient in that way.
Need to say i would rather prefer LP tribute series with maple neck, which i have - chould be a litle bit better balance and way too durable neck.
@@sergeyv4908 I didn't know it was uncomfortable to play while sitting. Good to know. I use a strap even while sitting, so that shouldn't be a problem.
My dude in Indonesia can make you a really accurate copy for $300... Call me.
I've seen this reviewed on other channels and I think the only justification for such a premium over a regular Special is the fact of using the proceeds for charity.
He is getting other people to donate! ha Flim flam racket. haha Someone call the bunko division. 😜🤣
@@johnsmith-ug5tp I don't think it's a racket at all. I follow Rick and dude is legit and a true music lover. Not to mention a behind the scenes legend who has earned his place among greats like Bob Rock and Mutt Lange.
might as well just get a regular special and donate to something yourself. At least the donation will be in your name and you can choose who it goes to!
And he is one hell of a guitar player too. Rick is a humble sincere person. No bunko rap with that guy!
@@RByrne
“Proceeds” means that he isn’t making anything on it. ‘His cut’ is what is going to charity & Gibson is giving his cut so he is not getting $ and then giving it. He is not even seeing the $$ before it gets donated.
Not my style but Beato is such a good dude, so positive for the music community. I'm glad he got this signature too.
good dude? he is an egocentric business man that squeezes money out of his fans, and nothing more than that
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@@modestoney1577 bro chill the fuck out.
With the price of this one, I feel like Rick as an educator and Gibson should consider an Epiphone version of this guitar for students that don't sit on a lot of cash. Not that $2000 is a lot for a *good* instrument, but still. They would need to get the QC sorted though.
This is the natural progression. I would bet serious money that before long there will be an Epiphone. If Rick doesn't want his name on it (not likely) they'll call it something else.
I fell in love with this guitar the very first time I saw it in one of Rick's videos. Considering the fact that a Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue with the wraparound bridge sells for 4199 $ or a Les Paul Junior DC with a single dogear sells for 3999 $ this is almost a steal. It's a pity they are already sold out and I couldn't get my hands on one of them.
Just so you finally have the solid numbers there are 500 total for worldwide allotment. 250 released for the release date and another 250 coming later. I do think it’s a smidge pricey but overall you’re paying for a color and limited run instrument. Huge fan of double cuts so this one is on my pickup list and should have mine soon.
Love the colour of this guitar! Bit pricey but we need to know how limited it is? Also I think it’s outstanding that Rick is donating to charity his portion. 👍🏻👍🏻
He is donating your money. haha Its mind boggling and hilarious that people are unable to see it. haha
@@johnsmith-ug5tp Also most of the money still just goes to Gibson lol
@@johnsmith-ug5tp yeah, and you don't have to buy this specific guitar
@@jr2904 Exactly. But I can also call out something I don't like and I think it's dishonest and tacky.
@@SubxZeroGamer Yes, they will get their percentage too. There is only one loser, the slobs that pay 2k for an 800 buck student model guitar. haha
I didn’t expect it to be great but I’m glad to see you reviewed it
Greetings Nathan
@@hkguitar1984 greetings HK
@@nathanielvargas3863 😉
From my understanding... it's was called "TV Yellow" because that particular yellow looked good on black-and-white television. That's where the TV comes from.
Correct
The largest Canadian national music store chain(Long & McQuade) sold out of their allotment in less than an hour! At that was at $2500 plus sales TAX(varies by province, 13% where I live)!!
I was intrigued by this guitar but, in the end, couldn't figure out why it was worth twice the cost of a Les Paul Special Tribute at $999.
The main reasons are it comes with a hard case, limited to 500 units, special color, and artist signature. So in terms of people just searching for a great guitar - probably not worth the additional. But those additional features would be a not insignificant increase in price.
@@zoeherriot ...and with binding on the neck (the Special Tribute has no binding).
@@schaerfentiefe1967 I guess I'm lucky to also own an LP Standard with neck binding, but I kind of like switching to the Junior and getting the slightly different 'rawer' feeling of the unbound neck...
Like, does Fender do NECK binding on ANY of their regular models?
@@schaerfentiefe1967 good point - forgot about that.
@@StreetPreacherr not that I can think of... I've had a few fenders and Ibanez guitars - the first guitar I had with binding was my LP Standard. It was pretty foreign to me :)
Yeahhh this is exactly what I was wanting for a fun p-90 guitar, but the cost really pushed me away. But I love that color!
I'd definitely lose the pick-guard. Looks so much better without. I'd prefer it as a Junior to simplify even more. But color is great, i like the wood grain, and the possibility of wear and tear doesn't bother me at all. All in all, I'd say this is a winner
Its gorgeous. I guess Gibson knew what they were doing on the price since it sold out so fast. Collectors will collect. And those collectors will pay the secondary market prices. The charity angle helped retail sales, I'm sure.
That is a great point. It’s hard to argue with Gibson about the price when they sold out so fast.
Even Trogly pays stupid money and expects stupid money for everything he sells. At least Ric is donating his proceeds. He’s a standup guy.
@@j.t.2722 Trogly isn't a stand up guy because he runs a business that caters to people above your pay grade? Hey, it's above my pay grade as well. That's ridiculous. There's a market for the guitars that Trogly deals in, someone has to do the buying and selling. It's an honest, necessary business. Beato's business model is different but both use youtube and other platforms for advertising and merch/sponsorships. Believe that if Rick could make more money from his youtube presence he would. Making money running a legit business like Trogly does IS stand up behavior.
@@robertp457 Yeah, same as the crazy beer prices at sporting events. People buy them by the handful so why lower the price?
@@mneugent7658The funny part is that you guys are both correct.
As an all time fan of the Gibson DC, I love this guitar! Totally getting one.
Well, if I can find one for sale. So far everywhere I checked, if they had them they are sold out. Sweetwater says they won’t get anymore.
Give them a few years. They'll reissue, change the color or the model name. The only thing that's gone forever is robot tuners.
I love that finish! That satin finish over the wood grain is beautiful!
Though they unfortunately don’t come in blue, the satin PRS Velas are a lot like this: a single slab of mahogany with a really thin satin finish and no grain fill.
Yeah, they need to offer that finish on the 'regular' Special/Jr. lineup. I dig this colour WAY more than the darker blue they used on the other Special/Jrs a few years ago!
I think they blended this tone to make the guitar look like it's made of metal. nice unmentioned touch.
@@dbspecials1200 it looks like it’s made of plastic designed to look like wood, but it’s actually wood. I think that’s kind of cool
I think it's a beautiful looking guitar. I absolutely love these kind of finishes. I have one of the Epi SG P90's in the worn green; the wear after being played so often, I feel makes the guitar even more bad a$$ looking. I love these finishes because it allows me to bang the heck out of my guitars, without having to worry if I'm 'ruining' it in any way.
Rick Beato has one of the best guitar/music theory channels around and I’m not surprised he’s donating his cut to help with music education.
Great review of a cool guitar! Best of luck with Beato’s goal to help music education!
Considering some of the outrageously overpriced Gibson guitars you’ve been featuring in the past few weeks, I think you’re being pretty unfair to this one. It sounds great, it looks fantastic, it’s light as hell…and it’s a double cut! What’s not to love!!
Still, as always, ..the price and the quality control!
nice harley benton lol.
Agreed, I think it’s lovely.
Like he said, you could get the same thing last year sans rick's name for $700-$1000 cheaper
The tribute model you mention for the low price point has front loaded on the pickgaurd controls which was too cheap for me , then no binding which I happen to love on my Gibson ES 335 Lucille and Dove and actually every bound neck I’ve ever played is super smooth… the light weight and thin mahogany is a winner for me as well.
2K it’s definitely worth it for those reasons alone not to mention it’s intonation seems premier.
I sense a little sibling type rivalry between you guys.
Thanks for the great detailed video of the product. Good job.
P90 pickups are the best. I fell in love with them when I got a cheap Gibson LP. It had a sound akin to a Telecaster, especially the bridge pickup. It was perfect for any genre, even metal. Funky blues sounded crisp, and fuzzy. Also there wasn't much feedback like a Strat pickup does. It's the perfect single coil. Just my humble opinion.
They are P100’s not P90’s…
They’re also humbuckers without the mud. Truly a versatile pickup
The Michael guy... P-90s are great pickups, well said! Underrated but people who know them know how good they really are!
@@philbarrows424 Interesting. I've heard of them being mentioned, but this is the first time actually hearing them. Can't hear much of a difference, if any to be honest. I haven't played P90's since I sold that LP. Totally miss those beauties.
@@jonathanhudak2059 Indeed. I regret selling that guitar. Next single coil guitar I get will have some P90 pickups. They are lovely.
When it came out I thought it was too much but after looking at the standard Les Paul special at $1799 I kinda think it’s fair I also walked away thinking the standard Les Paul special is overpriced I wish Gibson would make a proper Les Paul special double cut tribute (yes I know they have but they made the electronics pickgaurd mounted) at about 1299
I'm still waiting for my White Les Paul special tribute w/P90's to come in. They have discontinued this model and I doubt we'll ever see a sub 1K guitar ever again.
Love the honest review. I love Rick, his channel, and his passion for music education, and I am glad that he got his signature guitar (finally). I agree though, that $2k is too much for an LP Special. Unless that last 500 (or more) is going to charity. I paid about the same for my LP Traditional, which looks a lot nicer. They should have listed it between 1200-1400. I do love the P90s, though. I think they put the P100s in the previous run of LP Specials.
When the guitar was first announced I was super excited because I've been really interested in getting a double-cut and blue is my favorite color. Unfortunately I didn't know they were finally released until a few hours after they were sold out. 😔
Besides them selling out, $2k is well over what I could/would spend on a new Gibson spec'd like this.
I love it. I once built a tele and didn't grainfill. All there was was my amber tinted nitro. The finish is really thin and the guitar has a resonance that others do not. I'd wager that was what they were going for with this guitar.
Rick is super cool. It's great that successful industry people like him are sharing their passion and expertise with us
I have a dc tribute and though it feels cheep sounds great and the finish is not visibly worn. I am having this issue where my eyesight is so bad i cannot see dots but my back is no longer lp friendly. I may need to become an sg fan
Looks really cool with no pickguard. I prefer most Gibsons without
Rick Beato's videos are really awesome. Good on Gibson for giving him a signature model even if it's priced out. C'mon... it's for charity :)
Then forget the guitar and send your $ directly to charity.
This one was never ment to revolutionize the guitarworld - and I like tone and playability of this one very much ;-)
Greetings Austin!
I picked up an Epiphone Les Paul in 2019 that is painted in Pelham Blue, it has a gloss finish on top but the satin finish on the back and sides, non of the paint has worn through nor chipped off since April of 2019, so you may find that the finish on that guitar is much more durable than it seems.
It is the only one that I have seen in this paint job with the back of the guitar in the same color but with the satin finish, while having a gloss finish on the top. It also has coil splits on the classic alnico pickups, and it sounds great.
Thank you for posting these videos!
Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🎸
Love the double cut specials! Uhh grain fill with white and a few coats of clear and beautiful
Trog's playing ability increases with each video and it's a lot of fun to watch.
That is by far the best sounding guitar you’ve had on there recently. Price point aside that is everything.
Agreed. You wont get that sound under the custom shop double cuts price area. So this makes it cheap actually
And what, you can tell that through UA-cam? Thats not how sound works dude.
Price aside*.
BTW, It sounds like Sir Picksalot has one. My question to him is, did he have to scrape off dried excess "Nitro" along the neck binding due to accumulation after tape removal? My guitar slipped past "QC" with that issue. It's all good now after I feathered it smooth.
The P90's do sound really nice. Perfect choice for a Special. For a custom touch, I would have had a push/pull switch to put the neck pup out of phase.
Gorgeous gorgeous guitar. It's so elegant and simple and clean. I love the double cuts, they have a cool non-traditional PRS kind of vibe to them. It's perfect (and that color is amazing)
I got one. I wanted it because it looked like a cool little punk rock machine and I’ve never had P90’s. It’s a cool color and really light. It’s not a letdown for the price, but had I not had the hype in my head over the last year and just saw it on a shelf, I’d probably leave the shop without it.
Hold on to it in a nice case. Congratulations!! P90s pups RAWK!!
What are you using to get your overdrive/distortion sounds? Thanks mister Trogsters!
Sorry, I should've gotten all my thought together before posting earlier but I just got through reading other posts. I'm really surprised that a lot of people think this instrument is expensive or over priced. I thought the price was very fair given everything it stands for. Proceeds are going to a charity, it's a signature model and if you compare it to similar Gibsons it's actually on the cheaper side. Also, if you divide the hours of enjoyment you'll get over time against the price of the guitar, it's a steal!
I have a 2006 TV yellow I bought new. I love the stripped down player vibe of it. I swapped out the P90 at the neck the day I got it for a Duncan pearly gates. I love setting up my rig to give my bridge HB a huge sound with my Plexi. When you do that any HB at the neck turns to mud. A P90 though stays tight and clean without compromising my big sound from the bridge :-)
Is that a p90 sized Pearly Gates? I'm considering a Gibson and I've always been a humbucker user but if that's the case, I would consider a p90 equipped model.
No left handers. Shame.
But I have to say, I have one of those "faded" DC Specials from back in 2004 (Hard to find left handed!). Simalr to this, but without the binding on the neck, which I really like.
Don't be disappointed by this Trogly, its my favourite guitar of my collection. (Strat, Rickenbacker 330, SG and Epiphone Joe Pass)- The satin finish means the neck is never sticky, the p90's are fab, and the weight makes it comfortable. It's basic, whilst lacking nothing. Before I even got to the end of the video, I was certain you'd like it.
Yeah, is NECK BINDING a 'feature' or just a 'preference'. I have guitars with bound & unbound necks and not quite sure which I prefer...
I've got one like his TV yellow special. Paid $1400 (which sucks because 3 years ago you could get one for $950). But it's become my favorite guitar. The neck profile. The ring. I understand EXACTLY why he wanted to model his signature model after it. My question is, if it was an Adam Jones model instead of Rick Beato, would Austin still think it was overpriced? I think the price point is fine.
16:08 Did I detect the classic Les Paul nut problem ie tuning goes out especially on the G string after you do string bends?
That’s awesome Rick gave this model some love! I love my 2003! I rode mine pretty hard the first few years I had it, I wore the frets flat, but the finish is still on it. Polished up in a few places from playing, but still intact. The old ones don’t have the bound fretboard, oh well, I kind of prefer it. The big problem I found was the Gibson branded pots! Trogly, revisit and check the pots! Mine were 250k which made it sound dark and muddy, kind of like your tone test in the video. Swap those for 500k pots and it suddenly sounds like P90’s! I’m not kidding, watch out for those Gibson branded pots. I’ve seen them go both ways, but I feel like they put them in cheaper models so people will want to spend on the pricier models that sound better. All that being said, those are really great guitars that will really treat you well, especially when they were cheap. I think they were $750 back then, I got mine scratch and dent for $425. Scratch and dent on a “worn” finish… hehe. I love that guitar.
Mine was delivered on Thursday the 15th…ordered on the 13th. Built same day as yours….serial number only 3 away! Love Rick’s UA-cam channel…as well as yours! Great guitar…especially because the support for music education, but I agree the price was more than was expecting to pay. Time will tell.
Keen to hear how it go's with the paint finish, and wear & feel etc, over time.
Looks sweet!
Someone explain to
Me why middle pickup switch settings always have such a lower output level on the meter reading?
You sure? I found one just the other week. I guess I only bought it because it sold out so quickly, as some collectible. I own some pretty great guitars, but this one just blew me away! This one actually changed the way I think about guitars. I'm very impressed by Rick's utilitarian approach. Everything unnecessary is gone, no grain filer, ultra thin lacquer, less wood, only decal logo. It sounds, resonates and plays just fantastic. The best thing is that it's super light. I never thought this would have such an impact. Picking it up and playing is such a rewarding joy. This one is for the player and I'm not gonna collect it, instead i'll play the shit out of it. I guess this will be my daily driver for a very long time to come.
I really like this guitar - not sure its worth $2k but I think more guitars should have this type of finish for sure. This is everything the SG Special should have been.
That is easily one of the best sounding guitars you’ve had on the channel for a while!!
Thanks for the honest review, Trogly. It's refreshing to find someone who ignores hype and says if they're disappointed with a product. I've bought the Beato Book and I really like the way Rick is donating his part of the proceeds, but it seems slightly ironic that, as someone so noted as a music teacher, he and Gibson didn't develop a model that combines high quality and greater affordability for student players. I can't pretend I like the factory-fresh metallic finish over open grain (sorry - it somehow looks a bit "cheap" to me), but it will be interesting to see how it wears if it's as thinly applied as you say - it might really come to life and match the "no-nonsense, working guitar" vibe that Rick's signature model otherwise has.
That's more than I paid for my used Limited Edition Les Paul Traditional Blueberry Burst. But it's exactly what Beato wanted and it goes to a good cause. It's actually a pretty good price for a brand new signature "artist" Gibson model.
The prototype Rick received I swear looks like an Ebony neck. Maybe it’s just a really dark rosewood. Anyone else notice that?
That guitar being so light is worth the money by default. That is a 3kg Les Paul with P90s! Love me some of that!
I remember when Rick first got this and I have been wanting a TV yellow one exactly like it for years I would take this one
What is you though on the new Yamaha revstar p90 ? I always tough og getting a Junior but I tried the revstar recently and was really impressed. I may actually go for one instead.
This Rick Beato guitar sounds killer recorded. One of the better p90 guitars. Clean they are not too hot and give a very nicely defined sound.
To select wood this light must have been hard on the Gibson crew. To pay extra for an ultra light guitar. A very desired feature is actually quite inexpensive on this Gibson.
Nice licks Trog!! Those pickups are phenom!! I agree that I am not running out to acquire one. I do like the neck binding & think it is a great player. Even with the case is a bit overpriced, but if you want to support the charity, which is a good one, chaulk it up to being benevolent and play the heck out of that Special!
What camera and microphone do you film with?
I'd say it's appointed appropriately as Rick comes from an instructional background, he's used to student level guitars being around. but I will say that particular blue works very well, it has a metallic element in the finish for sure, the light shows it clearly reflect off. it almost looks anodized. as you say, these will develop natural aging from play in no time. some players might like that.
I like the guitar overall. The finish is a nice color, although I would prefer a gloss finish. I like bound neck's so that's another plus. I think the price may be a bit much but compared to all of the five and ten thousand dollar guitar's out there, it seems like a bargain.
this looks like one of the most comfortable guitars ever made
It is comfy! Great for slim neck players
@@Trog Is it true that Gibson will only make 500 of them all together? 🤔
P-90's in Cream Color with or without Pickguard (option)?
Rick Beato is a music juggernaut in the UA-cam world... for a good reason. The guy knows his music and has been a phenomenal addition to the music community for the longest time. People bought his guitar for the hype, the name, the nostalgia. However, this is a middle range guitar priced at a premium price. Would be right at $1,000 if it wasn't "Rick Beato"; I really hope whoever bought these enjoys playing them for the memories of all the hours spent watching Rick Beato UA-cam videos!!!
Can't really be negative about this since I've done something similar to this before, so I 100% understand why people pay so much for mediocre instruments. I was really into Stone Temple Pilots while playing bass guitar for a rock band. Found a Schecter Robert DeLeo Signature guitar and overpaid for what was hard to find at the time. Lol I still have it and it still puts a smile on my face because every time I play the thing, I remember all the concerts I went to and all the STP songs I played at gigs. For the sentimental reasons, this Rick Beato guitar is worth the money if you're a huge fan of the guy.
It’s cool that they have neck binding. Wish they had the pearloid logo and block inlays too.
Biggest seller for me is the color but I think I would want something else for 2k lol
I agree MOP logo should be on it for that price. plus, the logo on this particular one is way too high on the headstock. looks off?
Yea maybe a little bit. They are hand silk screened so I wouldn’t be surprised if they all have some slight variation
SG Special ’61 on Pelham Blue.
@@muffinman1978 Yeah, I know he loves the LP DC, but for that money it should have been an SG!
I'm excited for mine to come in. I've been shopping for a p90 guitar for awhile, and when I found out about this guitar I kept my eye on its release. I am excited to own one of these because there aren't many double cuts out there that I've liked, and this guitar is gorgeous. I love the blue, and I really like how the finish shows the grain. I think the fact Rick's proceeds went to charity, it's a unique finish, and a thin body; make up for the 200$ price difference one would have to pay to get a brand new les paul special at 1799$, and that's not even a double cut (which i personally prefer the look of), and no tune-o-matic.
We'll see how limited this release is. If it remains a single 500 guitar run, i think the collector value of this, mint or otherwise because of its unique colored finish, will more than retain/grow the value/cost difference of other 2022 new specials. If they have 3-4 more runs, maybe not, but considering they sold out within hours of the first day of launch, I can't imagine it won't sell more or be worth collecting regardless.
I love your reviews man. what reverb do you use at 13:28? I would be really interested to see what pedals you are into using today.
all reverb effects are added in post during the editing process. I'm not sure what my editor uses but I used to use built in final Cut pro reverbs
Sounds identical to my 2011 60’s tribute SG- which is my favourite guitar hands down.
I think the price is just indicative of how stupidly expensive Gibsons are getting nowadays. A regular single cut special is $1800 now. The only other doublecut specials on offer right now are the custom shop reissues. The closest comparable artist model (given artist inflation and whatnot) is Tony Iommi's SG, which is $400 more for a different strap position and bridge. Meanwhile you can get a regular SG Special for $800 cheaper. Gibsons in general just cost too much new to be justified, even with wood shortages.
agreed. I’m not too familiar with Gibson pricing how much would this have been say on 2019? Also curious as to gibbons’ pricing on their main models like standard les Paul and standard sg say like in 2012
@@MrDream-zm1pw not so sure about the pricing around 2012, but around 2019 90% of the gibson's models were at least $200-300 cheaper, and going back to 2016 some of the models (particularly the studios) were nearly half the price they are now. Inflation is bad right now, but theres no way a guitar from 6 years ago can justifiably be sold new for double its price with the same parts.
@@cjhenry41 I think i'll stick with my Fender that doesn't go out of tune ever 30 seconds thank you
I thought the origin of the TV finish was it done to show up well on black and white TV's
To answer your question, I like Rick but it just happens to be exactly the guitar I'd wanted to buy: flat-top double cut with that particular pickguard in that particular color. Was actually expecting it to look darker like Fender's Lake Placid Blue Satin on the American Precision Bass so that's a little disappointing, but a minor complaint. If almost any other detail had been different I wouldn't have bought it, but the fact that such an experienced musician and producer loved this guitar this much does add a bit of confidence for me in buying a guitar that is different than any of my others (I play heavier music where humbuckers are the way to go). I agree that an ebony fretboard would have made it perfect.
I do have to disagree about them being the same as the recent ones. I looked at those a lot and could never bring myself to spend $800 on an ugly dark blue with 2 knobs and a hideous pickguard. Not saying I think this is objectively worth the $2k price but I bought it the second I could so it was an easy call for me and my tastes.
Except for the binding and the custom color, it's a Les Paul Special Faded-- barebones and REALLY cheaped-out. I have one of those from 2008 and (somewhat to my surprise) it's a powerhouse and plays "like buttah".
Great review Trogly! I really like the guitar but completely agree with you that especially an ebony fretboard and of lesser importance a gloss body would have improved it vastly! Now if it went for $700.00 to $850 I would absolutely have to have it! Maybe I’ll wait for the Epiphone edition?
It's impossible to sell a made in the USA guitar with quality USA made pickups and high quality hardware for $700. You won't find one at that price regardless of brand. When you add in a hardshell case and the binding that's completely done by hand, it's really not that expensive when you consider it's a signature model.
I think it would be a folly not to follow up this scarce model with an affordable Epiphone version.
@@robtrivetti-salvat7359 I'm sure they will if there's enough demand, and if it's something Rick wants to do.
Does it come with his signature .006 strings?
Ha, that would've been a cool touch
I had a 2005 like Rick’s yellow model but in cherry. Great guitar & one of my fav gibby’s. Recently sold it to a good friend cuz it wasn’t getting played as much as the other gibby’s. Those early 00’s models are a steal if you can find one.
I got a 2014 Melody Maker for $300 which is infact a made in the USA Les Paul just with stopped out budget hardware - allow used I changed anyway (it even has LP Standard stamped on the neck and body although it appears to be a slim body / belly cut derivative of the LP) and it has a very basic paint job which is road wearing beautifully (it has unique p90 pick ups unlike any others), I slapped a vintage Schaller bridge that i can inotate, a bone nut and locking tunners on that bad boy and it sings better than my $6000 Les Paul Special. All in all it cost just under $550 and is a truly unique guitar and a blues / rock and even jazz BEAST! It's easily as good as my 59 reissue they are difference but I'd not say one is massively better than the other as it has less tone because of the slim body but the unique pick ups give it a unique sound anyway, the 2014MM is also more comfortable if that matters? crazy or what?
The TV in TV Yellow came from the fact that the color was made for TV which at the time was black and white and that particular yellow would appear bright white on TV whereas a white guitar would be pretty grey on the same screen.
Yes! The only difference being that white guitars reflected so much light that the dynamic range of the cameras was exceeded, rendering the guitar clipped, showing zero detail. The tv yellow color looked white and could render the guitar’s details correctly 👌🏻
12:43 to 13:10 is the real review. How good it sounds and how good it feels when you play it.
They TV moniker began with the initial yellow finish Specials that looked the best on b&w TV.
I’m coming back to this after a year. I have to say I think it’s cool that The Rick Beato signatures are actually some of the most affordable options that Gibson offers for a tasteful DC. Can you find a DC Special with a thin satin finish (not the glossy versions with big pickguards yuck!) that are priced under 2K? Nope. Only if you get lucky 2nd hand or through a demo shop fluke. If there was a Black Rick Beato with that thin finish for $1900 in the Nashville Garage, it would be on my wish list for certain. I wish there was a standard DC with a not glossy finish priced like the Specials .. but surprisingly the RB signature is the closest thing price wise.
That guitar was MADE TO PLAY! And that’s why that finish is perfect…because it’ll wear in real nice and show it’s been used as a working instrument and not some dumb glass case eye candy.
You see thats a problem with Gibson , nice guitar but 2k is crazy.
I have an “original” yellow Double-cut Faded model from the late 2000’s and always get compliments on the tone, when I play it. It’s a great guitar.
Is it light like this one? If so, please let me know what model because I am looking for a very light guitar like this.
Love the look of this thing. Been obsessed with the one he plays for a long time
That’s really awesome and generous of Rick!!!! I’m glad that I follow him. 👍
The buyer`s of the guitar are paying for the donation. gheesh! ha
@@johnsmith-ug5tp STILL better well spent than paying for your mom. They still call her Golf Ball? 😂
I been waiting for a while too see a proper Les Paul Special to be released from the USA Lineup. But with that being said, I feel Gibson dropped the ball on this one big time. Now I get that maybe Beato wanted these exact specs, and thats good for him, but this is not worth $2000. Gibson, please continue making these style Les Paul specials, but don't cheap out on the things that makes these Les Paul Specials special. I would love to see Gibson bring out these Les Paul Specials but maybe with a TV Yellow finish or another finish color. Also, please have the inlaid headstock, not the cheapo Silk Screen headstock. Thats what confuses people of determining of this is a junior or a special. I think the Les Paul Specials from the 90s did it right.i guess until then, ill continue to wait or keep on hunting for a 90s Les Paul special.
Yeah, like how much are those 'Custom Shop' 50s LP Jr/special REISSUES? Aren't they between $2k-$3k
I guess you'd be stuck with TV Yellow instead of Blue Mist, but at least you're getting a CUSTOM for the extra cash, rather than just a truss rod cover with some 'soon' to e anonymous 'UA-cam' celebrity...
determining of this is a junior or a special. ---- uhhh no, that's not it, JRs have one pickup and specials have two. Maybe you are confused by the Tribute series, maybe you're confused that gibson has called some dual humbucker LPs specials, but it's not the JR that's confusing lol.
It comes with 8s string gauge?
I honestly find it really cool that Rick got this guitar, it definitely looks cool and sounds great as well
The finish looks cool
Actually, the heel of the neck does look to be slightly smaller/abbreviated as compared to a Historic LP Jr DC.
I think Rick mentioned something about that in his own video on this model a couple days ago. He also talked about wanting the thin finish and lack of grain fill due to both comfort and tone.
@@tei1337 Yes, you are correct.
Such a cool guitar, simple, simple, simple.
I love Gibson's and all, but that is not a 2k guitar imo. I mean, to each their own. But, it is cool about him donating his share.
I remember in the early 2000's Gibson came out with the "Faded" series. Flying V's, Les Paul Special double cuts, and SG's. They were a steal and a half at $500 each. I bought a Flying V and a Special. They were great guitars with the exact same specs as their full priced counter parts. I kick myself every day for selling them.
The "faded" series rocks! Especially first-year examples with ebony boards and crescent moon inlays!
500 dollars for a gibson???
@@Trog
That's the one I had. I don't know if the finish was the same but I played it to death and it held up pretty good.
@@thepatterpatrol26 Very good gibsons
I feel it was problably the best sounding guitar you've ever demoed. Kinda plain looking, but oh man, it screamed and the overtones were sizzling. 🙂
U want to hear the no caster he just demoed’ now that thing was really rad’ the pickups are just amazing’ u may have already seen it but if not u should definitely check it out ✌️🎸
@@thrashinwebster
I did, but stopped half through for some reason. Sounds like I have to finish it then. 😄
"Impressive. Now let's see Trogly's signature Gibson."
I haven’t had the chance to play one yet but from the reviews I have seen so far most people really like them, most say the pick ups sound amazing, the neck feels great and let’s be honest people doing guitar reviews are generally as negative as possible so for people to even be somewhat positive about this guitar really says a lot imo. I like how the pick up selector was moved to where the knobs are that’s one thing I will never understand why they put the pick up switch’s up top on Gibsons it makes no sense to me. IMO all switches and knobs should be close together so u can make quick changes/adjustments, if I’m switching pick ups and need to adjust the volume I could do both at the same time on Ricks guitar. The switch really is just in the way I have hit the switch on my les Paul a bunch of times when tapping and also just when strumming playing a live gig running around stage. Some people have no problems with it there and many people do. I prefer to play strat style guitars for live shows they feel better to me but in the studio it’s always my hot rod fed les Paul it doesn’t matter how many guitars show up at the studio to demo for guitar tones for recording everyone always picks my les Paul. It does sound absolutely amazing but it just doesn’t feel right in my hands. I actually got rid of one tone knob and wired it to use one tone knob and moved the pick up switch to where the one tone knob was and it’s so much better there. A few guitarist seen my guitar with the switch moved and the next time I seen them play they did the same thing, these players were all lead players so Obviously a lot of people don’t like where the switches are and it’s surprising they don’t move them.
The finish looks very very similar to a USA PRS S2 satin which are one of the best guitars going for the money these days IMO. I own two S2s and they are both amazing.