So amazing, Thank You. I've been researching the secrets of the Gibson Les Paul since I purchased my first one back in 1978. Every detail in this video is spot-on accurate with everything I've found over the past 45 years. This is possibly the very first video I've ever seen that covers every important design detail of this Historic instrument. Again, Thank You Sir.
I am making my clones 59 LesPaul, but not to order, but as art projects. This takes much more time, since I select the blanks at the sound intervals and often not all of them fit together. So for now, we select the wood and make the parts so that later there would be more options for the selection. I make LesPools from start to finish, completely according to my preferences and in accordance with the concept of each project. It is up to me to decide what color and degree of aging each guitar will have. Finished projects will be sold through my UA-cam channel at impromptu auctions.
This is science complimenting legend. One of the most informative "luthier" videos on the web. This is what happens when an individual with a high IQ and practical working knowledge gets obsessed with finding answers. Start to finish- brilliant
This is probably my most watched video on UA-cam, as I’m building my own vintage relic Les Paul this video is priceless in my process. Than you so much for this video!
Great video. When I was a kid in the 70s, my older brother had a friend who bought a 53 Gold Top for $500. This was my first experience with a Les Paul. That was in 1975 and many guitars ago. I had a Carvin DC150 in the 80s that had a Les Paul feel. But the one guitar I miss the most is a 1988 Hamer Chaparral Custom. It wasn't until 2015 when I came across a like new 2005 Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded T series. I hadn't been paying attention to Les Pauls, but I knew as soon as I picked this one up that there was something special about it. After doing some research, I discovered that it has a mohagany top instead of maple. It may not be a 59 Standard, but for $599 with a hardshell case, it was a good deal. It's like a Standard without the bling. Thank you for making such a comprehensive video on such a legendary guitar. And, just as luck would have it, I left NY 14 years ago and ended up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the birth place of Les Paul.
Great video. I have experimented a lot on mamy of my guitars over the years, it is amazing how much difference a different saddle material or a new nut, or different trem springs can make. Everything matters, even the mass in things like tuners
I think the most interesting thing I heard in this was his thoughts on the best metal for tailpiece, one would think a dense "resonant" metal would of course be best but the point he makes about those metals vibrating and thus cancelling certain frequencies makes a lot of sense.
I got a set of Brandonwound 59' PAF replicas and, although I don't have an original example, these are the best sounding humbuckers I have ever heard. I'm considering a set of yours for my next build though.
Thank you for sharing this with us I know it's an unbelievable amount of information and research your hands-On research is most impressive thank you so much peace and respect
You are probably the best man making these instruments out there. I am from Latin America, I only wish I could visit your workshop some day! Much respect for your knowledge and artistry!
Amazing video. I have learned a lot. Do you have a video that shows how to build one in greater details? I would love to try to build one for my own pleasure.
Thank you. You will find about all the materials that I use and about all the nuances of working with them on my Patreon in the Maker level www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
@@8BombCustom I visited the patreon site. It looks like the Maker level reveals the secret about the process of painting and aging guitars and parts. I am looking into building the guitar: Choosing, cuting and gluing gluing the woods and the parts. Do you have something on that also. It would be everything you cover in this video but in much greater details.
@@PierreGoulart-v9q Now I'm preparing a course on creating LesPaul from start to finish. But it won't be out anytime soon. For this reason, you can study Gil Yaron's thread on the forum. www.tdpri.com/threads/1959-les-paul-build.194271/
I am litterally blown away by the detail and craftmanship. I thought Eastman built a better Les Paul than Gibson, now I see that there is a hidden gem from Belarus! Thank you sir for the informative and wonderful video. I would only wish to own one some day,
I'm sending in my 2006 Les Paul 58 Custom Shop RI to Historic Makeovers. They're going to do most all of the things you noted. I'm excited to see the result.
A good complete concise video Not exactly too long per-se The references and anticipation towards further videos ..cool. I was inquiring about neck attachment to body (tennon length fitment etc.) The SG (a pique of interest for me) being such a thin guitar neck fitment and tennon length I imagine really come into play here.But lately I've been looking into a Les Paul (they tend to ring better and have a wider frequency response. Really good video. Jim
fantastic video on these wonderful instruments !! 👍. very knowledgeable and informative !! Right after watching this I thought I'd like to ask you for your opinion on the recent relic finishes. ...and then discovered you have already done a dedicated video on that. Thanks for sharing your knowledge my friend !!!
The upper mid range is unequalled. Boy do these guitars age beautifully! I love the wide Chevron flame on those older models! The reissues sound young but good too! Amazing specimens man!
Watching this was a revelation. I had been considering sending my 59' Custom Shop off for a supposed accurate re-create but not now. The information here revealed so much "why" the originals sound like they do. Excellent. Anyone interested in accuracy then this is your go-to
Many thanks for posting your knowledge here. The best Les Paul is my goal too. I have a ‘98 R8 which was great when I got it new. I’ve gigged it loads and added a 6|6 nylon nut. Cts pots. Early 60s caps. Correct grade vintage wiring. Correct material tail piece Bridge and thumb wheel. Lastly, OX4 low wind A4 mag pickups. The guitar is outstanding and impresses me each time I pick it up.
Wonderful video, thanks for posting. On thing to keep in mind when aiming for true vintage tone is to use flat wound strings w/ an unwound G string. As that was the only string available up until 67-68.
Not true, round wound steel strings go back to the 1890's, flatwound strings were introduced in1946. Up until 1965 all guitar string sets, both round and flat wound used a wound 3rd string.
@@kgriff1205 Hey K I was under the impression only flats were made before 65-66, did not know rounds were even available that early. Also you are correct a wound g came with the sets. Many early rockers replaced w/ an unwound G to make bending easier. Cheers
Great stuff!. I have access to two original 59 Les Pauls - one of them well documented. If you'd like any information or measurements on them just let me know!.
Based on what you say, I have a question. Can you 'prepare' the wood to develop the vibration paths that would happen over decades of playing. Playing certain frequencies continuously through the wood in some way to enhance the capabilities of the wooden structure? maybe sampling the resonant values of a vintage and matching what that guitar can do.
I can prepare and age the wood, adjust the resonance of the structure, but the main processes still take place with the wood on the guitar. We can only get closer and help shape the vintage frequencies.
Beauty Of The Burst, Burst Believers, Resonant interactions between waves, Joe Wolfie "Strings, Standing Waves and Harmonics" ... Interviews, forums, meetings with lithiers and my own experience.
Hey awesome video, your Les Paul journey has been amazing... I was wondering which are those books you show that have specifications about the heel joints and construction?? Does anybody know?
Thank you. Unfortunately, there is very little technical information in these books, only basic principles and beautiful pictures. But it also gives a lot of understanding to start with.
Very well done! The time and effort you've put into all that is the "Golden Years" of the Les Paul is obviously a passion. Would be an honour to own one of your Guitars. Thank You very much for the education on your journey so far. Often wondered if you have had hands on one of the newer Heritage H-150's made in Kalamazoo and how you think they compare with the modern Gibson LP's? Thanks for the video.
Thank. Several years ago I played one Heritage. It was very different in design and knots from the vintage LesPoul. And it was heavy. Sounds good, but not good enough for me.
While I do not believe in tonewood etc as it pertains to solid body electric guitars even I have to admit that this is a Les Paul tone I can vibe with. Nothing like the thick, muddy tones of most LPs. I don't know if it's just the pickups and the amp or if there is anything else in play hear but it is very obvious that you did your research and that it paid off. Hats off to you mate and thanks for the video, it was enjoyable even from an acoustic/stratocaster player's point of view!
What is your opinion on currently available bridges and tailpieces? The aluminum tailpieces seem to be liked by many, but there is a lot of discussion about there being no faithfully reproduced bridges with the right saddles.
You can use Kluson aluminum talepiece and Kluson or Faber ABR-1. The best choice is Four Uncles ABR-1. If guitar sounds right and good than thay will good sound with any parts.
@@8BombCustom Yes, the guitar should be a good base for any hardware! Have you had a chance to try the four uncles product? I have seen the videos, the guy has a lot of content. I like the approach.
@@MaxMusterman-wo9nu I haven't tried their product yet, but I keep in touch with Dave. I think I'll order one for experimentation. Longer screws and bushings also make sense.
On the part "the more the guitar is played, the better it will sound". It works for old guitar, or on that the wood had settled and wont change? It´s just for new constructed guitars while the wood can change yet?
I think it will work on older guitars too to some extent. But old guitars don't really need it. I'll try on my 68 vintage Gibson though. Considering that this works like a pre-workout warm-up, there will be an effect.
I'm building a Les Paul and your work is inspiring to me. Could you answer a small detail. Did Gibson spray an amber coat over the binding on the neck and body ? If the did, was it also over the back of the neck and body ?
Try Pigtail. They have quality replica parts. I am planning to produce my parts in the near future. All alloy tests have already been done and prototypes are being made. The studs will be the first.
my hard tail stratocaster body was made from reclaimed wood from antique furniture! the back is mahogany that came from a Victorian era vanity. and the flame-quilt maple top was from an antique blanket chest that was 200yrs old. its impossible to find wood of this quality today unless you have a small fortune! it turned out fantastic. its a one of a kind and is the best sounding strat ive ever heard! it was a pretty huge gamble weather or not it was going to turn out well or not, i got lucky!
excellent video! just one question, you mention about the neck joint that in the modern one there is that little step and in the vintage there is not one. but later you say that this step is crucial in transfering the vibration to the body. So the modern way is "better" ? i was a liitle confused. Thank you
Thank you! Perhaps this is the difficulty of translation. I meant that this step significantly dampens the transition of vibrations from the neck to the body. Therefore, this is an important detail and it is good when it is not there.
I have refinished a lot of poly coated guitars with nitro and it does make quite a difference. At one time I would have argued that it wouldn't matter.
@@8BombCustom fascinating , I hope one day I can get one made with these detailed specs. Let us know if buying opportunity opens up please! Best of wishes!
There is conjecture about the glues used for fingerboard and top glue up. Gibson made a big song and dance about there use of hide glue for their recent reincarnations But both Emerald city guitars and Paul Reed Smith state a radio frequency glue for boards and tops what is your opinion?
Yes, as I said earlier in this video, Gibson used to glue the top with phenol formaldehyde glue. But they never had a fretboard glued to them, as this part must be replaceable. Separate parts glued with formaldehyde glue without damaging them. Suitable for tops because it was easy to use. The fretboard was glued with Hide glue. Inlays were also glued with hide glue or sturgeon glue. I have tested this in practice.
Very informative video!!! Everything you have said is spot on!!! I just wish I could find a spot on replica like your guitars in left handed!!! Honestly practically impossible, I’ve tried. As a working musician and fellow tone chaser, it’s hard to compare with the old way of building guitars. You sir are a brilliant man!
Man that is so cool, making an exact replica of the 59 burst. I’ve read that forum many times, do you know were I can get those patterns which were made from a real 59 burst.
Thank. All of these 59 LesPoul drawings are always in the public domain. Therefore, I had to spend about 3 years to recreate the drawings and technologies. I am currently building only Fifties LesPauls and PAF clones.
@@8BombCustom thanks, I think I remember a forum where a guy took a 59 les Paul custom and converted it into a 59 burst. In the end it was a very beautiful guitar but a bit of a shame taking the most top of the line guitar and turning it into what was essentially a basic guitar.
Because of this video and reading about Mick Ronson removing the finish from his Les Paul, I stripped the acrylic finish off my cheap mahogany guitar. The transformation is unbelievable. It is louder, clearer, sharper, there are new mid and high frequencies that make it sing now.
Great! I am glad that this video gave an impetus and you are pleased with the result. You have verified what is shown in the video on your own experience. And this is a golden experience! Thank you and good luck with your next projects!
@@8BombCustom Thank you, absolutely correct. I wish I had the ability and talent to do more technical work, but just removing the plastic varnish has made a huge difference! Thank you.
3:50 - A bit of history
5:22 - Sound
7:01 - Wood
8:16 - Conversions
9:13 - Wood resonance
10:40 - Vintage Les Paul construction
11:39 - Top shape
12:35 - Vintage scale
13:49 - Truss rod
14:57 - Neck shape
16:02 - Neck joint
16:42 - Headstock
17:50 - Nut
18:26 - Fretboard
19:21 - Inlays
19:47 - Glue
20:25 - ABR-1 Bridge and Tailpiece
21:47 - Knobs location
22:39 - Tuners
23:23 - Capacitors
24:20 - '50s wiring
24:50 - Vintage wire
25:10 - Pickups
26:35 - Nitro
30:41 - Guitar weight
33:49 - Conclusion
👍👍👍 Thank you!
This is probably the most informative "Holy Grail” video on UA-cam.
Thank you!
💯% without a doubt. World class.
Absolutely 🙌
Thank you
Most comprehensive tutorial on any electrical guitar construction. Much appreciated !
Thank you
So amazing, Thank You.
I've been researching the secrets of the Gibson Les Paul since I purchased my first one back in 1978.
Every detail in this video is spot-on accurate with everything I've found over the past 45 years.
This is possibly the very first video I've ever seen that covers every important design detail of this Historic instrument.
Again, Thank You Sir.
Thanks for your comment. It is very important for me to hear this opinion from the owner of the original Burst. Thank you!
I am making my clones 59 LesPaul, but not to order, but as art projects. This takes much more time, since I select the blanks at the sound intervals and often not all of them fit together. So for now, we select the wood and make the parts so that later there would be more options for the selection. I make LesPools from start to finish, completely according to my preferences and in accordance with the concept of each project. It is up to me to decide what color and degree of aging each guitar will have. Finished projects will be sold through my UA-cam channel at impromptu auctions.
@@8BombCustomAwesome! 👌 Are you still building?
@@michaelknight4041 yes
This is science complimenting legend. One of the most informative "luthier" videos on the web. This is what happens when an individual with a high IQ and practical working knowledge gets obsessed with finding answers. Start to finish- brilliant
Thank you
Dude your my hero, please please please do this for tele's and strats!!!! I will watch this over and over!
Thank you for the translation. Great channel and you’re very talented.
Thank you!
Ha! I was about to say "turn down the TV" : ). Thanks!
Man oh man, I'm blown away, I have never heard a better or closer sounding remake than this, sir you are the best I've ever heard, amazing
Thank you!
Bravo on the most comprehensive explanation that I've seen of what makes a vintage Les Paul different from the modern versions.
Thank you!
This is probably my most watched video on UA-cam, as I’m building my own vintage relic Les Paul this video is priceless in my process. Than you so much for this video!
Excellent! Thank you! Subscribe to my Patreon Level Maker, there you will find a lot of interesting things on this topic.
www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
Billy Gibbons says the tone is in the hands. Having a '59 burst doesn't hurt though! Great video! I learned something today.
Thank you
2:21 do you make icons, if you do I would be also interested in getting one
Shure. Write me 8bombcustom@gmail.com
Great video. When I was a kid in the 70s, my older brother had a friend who bought a 53 Gold Top for $500. This was my first experience with a Les Paul. That was in 1975 and many guitars ago. I had a Carvin DC150 in the 80s that had a Les Paul feel. But the one guitar I miss the most is a 1988 Hamer Chaparral Custom. It wasn't until 2015 when I came across a like new 2005 Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded T series. I hadn't been paying attention to Les Pauls, but I knew as soon as I picked this one up that there was something special about it. After doing some research, I discovered that it has a mohagany top instead of maple. It may not be a 59 Standard, but for $599 with a hardshell case, it was a good deal. It's like a Standard without the bling. Thank you for making such a comprehensive video on such a legendary guitar. And, just as luck would have it, I left NY 14 years ago and ended up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the birth place of Les Paul.
I have a Vaschenko Les Paul on order, very excited. Again, nice video. Bill
How would you go about ordering one?
@@John-hi2yi email me at: pagewannabe@gmail.com thanks, Bill
Outstanding. I appreciate you commitment and dedication to this fine instrument. I look forward to more videos.
Thank you!
That Paul at the end sounded amazing. Thank you for this
Thank you!
This is fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to present this wonderful and informative video.
Thank you!
I'm still saving for one of these
Great Job!!!!! I was a Gibson Dealer in Chicago in the 70's.
Thank you!
Mate your channels going to blow up now that you have translated vids !!! I’m sharing the shit out of this
Thank you!
This is the most thorough common sense explaination of the Burst that I have ever seen ! Thank you very much for posting !
Thank you!
Great video. I have experimented a lot on mamy of my guitars over the years, it is amazing how much difference a different saddle material or a new nut, or different trem springs can make. Everything matters, even the mass in things like tuners
Yes, every detail contributes to the shaping of sound.
I think the most interesting thing I heard in this was his thoughts on the best metal for tailpiece, one would think a dense "resonant" metal would of course be best but the point he makes about those metals vibrating and thus cancelling certain frequencies makes a lot of sense.
This is some great knowledge, thank you for taking the time to share it!
Thank you!
Thank you! So much information! Amazing that you have presented years of research in a 30 minute video. Well done! I am a fan of your relic work!
Thank you!
Bravo!!! Well done, sir! Great information on many levels. All guitar geeks would enjoy this history and science lesson.
Thank you.
Great job, this is the most important video, it shows the details. Good luck in hard times, you’re friend from California, steve
Thank you!
I got a set of Brandonwound 59' PAF replicas and, although I don't have an original example, these are the best sounding humbuckers I have ever heard. I'm considering a set of yours for my next build though.
Thank you for sharing this with us I know it's an unbelievable amount of information and research your hands-On research is most impressive thank you so much peace and respect
Thank you
You are probably the best man making these instruments out there. I am from Latin America, I only wish I could visit your workshop some day! Much respect for your knowledge and artistry!
Thank you
Bro this is awesome. A pure Masterclass on the Burst. You’ve cracked the hidden code of the Holy Grail & possess the blueprints👏🏻👏🏻😃👌🏻.
Thank you!
You are the KING OF VINTAGE !!
Thank you!
I stumbled upon this video and was amazed by the great information and knowledge. Truly great job. Thank you.
Thank you
Impressive! I watch every of your videos. Would love to play one of your masterpieces. Rock on!
Thank you!
This is an amazing video. It has so many details that I never even knew existed about the '59 Les Paul.
Thank you!
Thats great!! Thank you so much for your work👏🏻👏🏻
So the headstock on the vintage is 1mm thinner or wider?
This is insanely good. Thank you.
Amazing video. I have learned a lot. Do you have a video that shows how to build one in greater details? I would love to try to build one for my own pleasure.
Thank you. You will find about all the materials that I use and about all the nuances of working with them on my Patreon in the Maker level
www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
@@8BombCustom I visited the patreon site. It looks like the Maker level reveals the secret about the process of painting and aging guitars and parts. I am looking into building the guitar: Choosing, cuting and gluing gluing the woods and the parts. Do you have something on that also. It would be everything you cover in this video but in much greater details.
@@PierreGoulart-v9q Now I'm preparing a course on creating LesPaul from start to finish. But it won't be out anytime soon. For this reason, you can study Gil Yaron's thread on the forum. www.tdpri.com/threads/1959-les-paul-build.194271/
This is the best Les Paul technical documentary I have seen, just brilliant. @Dr.Nitro I think Professor Nitro is a more appropriate name for you! 😉
Thank you! 😅
I agree! Professor Nitro!
Excellent video - otlichna!!! Thank you - your passion for detail is very inspiring!!! I will be watching your videos.
Thank you!
I am litterally blown away by the detail and craftmanship. I thought Eastman built a better Les Paul than Gibson, now I see that there is a hidden gem from Belarus! Thank you sir for the informative and wonderful video. I would only wish to own one some day,
Thank you!
One very important detail overlooked that is very important to the feel: vintage Gibson string spacing at the nut is wider.
I'm sending in my 2006 Les Paul 58 Custom Shop RI to Historic Makeovers. They're going to do most all of the things you noted. I'm excited to see the result.
This is a great solution. Kim and his team make it amazing!
A good complete concise video Not exactly too long per-se The references and anticipation towards further videos ..cool. I was inquiring about neck attachment to body (tennon length fitment etc.) The SG (a pique of interest for me) being such a thin guitar neck fitment and tennon length I imagine really come into play here.But lately I've been looking into a Les Paul (they tend to ring better and have a wider frequency response. Really good video. Jim
Thank you
I learned so much. You are a great teacher her. I will be back.
Thank you
Gibson needs to hire this guy to lead the historic replica part of custom shop.
Thank you!
gibson doesn't want anyone working there that wants to build les pauls like they did in the 50's. they want people that crank them out at lightspeed.
Unfortunately I have not been able to play one of your guitars, but I can say that they're the best looking replicas I've seen on UA-cam.
Thank you!
fantastic video on these wonderful instruments !! 👍. very knowledgeable and informative !!
Right after watching this I thought I'd like to ask you for your opinion on the recent relic finishes.
...and then discovered you have already done a dedicated video on that.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge my friend !!!
The upper mid range is unequalled. Boy do these guitars age beautifully!
I love the wide Chevron flame on those older models! The reissues sound young but good too! Amazing specimens man!
Thank you!
Watching this was a revelation. I had been considering sending my 59' Custom Shop off for a supposed accurate re-create but not now. The information here revealed so much "why" the originals sound like they do. Excellent. Anyone interested in accuracy then this is your go-to
Thank you
Many thanks for posting your knowledge here. The best Les Paul is my goal too. I have a ‘98 R8 which was great when I got it new. I’ve gigged it loads and added a 6|6 nylon nut. Cts pots. Early 60s caps. Correct grade vintage wiring. Correct material tail piece Bridge and thumb wheel. Lastly, OX4 low wind A4 mag pickups. The guitar is outstanding and impresses me each time I pick it up.
About to do exactly this to a ‘96 R9. OX4 all the way!
Wonderful video, thanks for posting. On thing to keep in mind when aiming for true vintage tone is to use flat wound strings w/ an unwound G string. As that was the only string available up until 67-68.
Not true, round wound steel strings go back to the 1890's, flatwound strings were introduced in1946. Up until 1965 all guitar string sets, both round and flat wound used a wound 3rd string.
@@kgriff1205 Hey K I was under the impression only flats were made before 65-66, did not know rounds were even available that early. Also you are correct a wound g came with the sets. Many early rockers replaced w/ an unwound G to make bending easier. Cheers
Thank you! Interesting info!
Ridiculous attention to detail. VERY educational. I too prefer vintage Soviet caps in all my builds. They’re obscenely large but are worth the effort.
Great stuff!.
I have access to two original 59 Les Pauls - one of them well documented. If you'd like any information or measurements on them just let me know!.
Thanks tkbe! I am always glad to receive such information! Email me 8bombcustom@gmail.com
Based on what you say, I have a question. Can you 'prepare' the wood to develop the vibration paths that would happen over decades of playing. Playing certain frequencies continuously through the wood in some way to enhance the capabilities of the wooden structure? maybe sampling the resonant values of a vintage and matching what that guitar can do.
I can prepare and age the wood, adjust the resonance of the structure, but the main processes still take place with the wood on the guitar. We can only get closer and help shape the vintage frequencies.
Really informative video, thanks very much.
What books did you use for your research?
Beauty Of The Burst, Burst Believers, Resonant interactions between waves, Joe Wolfie "Strings, Standing Waves and Harmonics"
... Interviews, forums, meetings with lithiers and my own experience.
This video is so amazing, intelligent. Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you
Fantastic. Thanks for making this superb resource
Thank you
Hey awesome video, your Les Paul journey has been amazing... I was wondering which are those books you show that have specifications about the heel joints and construction?? Does anybody know?
Thank you. Unfortunately, there is very little technical information in these books, only basic principles and beautiful pictures. But it also gives a lot of understanding to start with.
Very well done! The time and effort you've put into all that is the "Golden Years" of the Les Paul is obviously a passion. Would be an honour to own one of your Guitars. Thank You very much for the education on your journey so far.
Often wondered if you have had hands on one of the newer Heritage H-150's made in Kalamazoo and how you think they compare with the modern Gibson LP's?
Thanks for the video.
Thank. Several years ago I played one Heritage. It was very different in design and knots from the vintage LesPoul. And it was heavy. Sounds good, but not good enough for me.
great video - i think the tops were glued with phenol aldehyd ( radio glue ) anyway - very cool information
Everything is correct. We call it phenol-formaldehyde glue. It hardens when heated and turns into stone.
While I do not believe in tonewood etc as it pertains to solid body electric guitars even I have to admit that this is a Les Paul tone I can vibe with. Nothing like the thick, muddy tones of most LPs. I don't know if it's just the pickups and the amp or if there is anything else in play hear but it is very obvious that you did your research and that it paid off. Hats off to you mate and thanks for the video, it was enjoyable even from an acoustic/stratocaster player's point of view!
Thank you
I disagree in my honest opinion. If tonewood is not the issue, then most of the guitars today are made of plastic or aluminum just to replicate the 59
Is there somewhere the original vid with no voiceover, in original language?
Outstanding work! Thank you
Thank you!
Great, great video!!! Thanks for all the information!
Thank you
What is your opinion on currently available bridges and tailpieces? The aluminum tailpieces seem to be liked by many, but there is a lot of discussion about there being no faithfully reproduced bridges with the right saddles.
You can use Kluson aluminum talepiece and Kluson or Faber ABR-1. The best choice is Four Uncles ABR-1. If guitar sounds right and good than thay will good sound with any parts.
@@8BombCustom Yes, the guitar should be a good base for any hardware! Have you had a chance to try the four uncles product? I have seen the videos, the guy has a lot of content. I like the approach.
He also puts emphasis on the longer bridge studs (and posts?) I think.
@@MaxMusterman-wo9nu I haven't tried their product yet, but I keep in touch with Dave. I think I'll order one for experimentation. Longer screws and bushings also make sense.
@@8BombCustom I really appreciate your responses and what you do for the community.
On the part "the more the guitar is played, the better it will sound". It works for old guitar, or on that the wood had settled and wont change? It´s just for new constructed guitars while the wood can change yet?
I think it will work on older guitars too to some extent. But old guitars don't really need it. I'll try on my 68 vintage Gibson though. Considering that this works like a pre-workout warm-up, there will be an effect.
@@8BombCustom Thanks
It's amazing, and I learned a lot from this video, thx bro
Thank you for the information. Amazing
I'm building a Les Paul and your work is inspiring to me. Could you answer a small detail. Did Gibson spray an amber coat over the binding on the neck and body ? If the did, was it also over the back of the neck and body ?
Yes, the amber layer is the finishing layer. It is applied to all parts.
What do you think about cryo tuning a guitar?
Incredible work.
Thank you
Are you building those 1:1 replicas of the Bursts?
Yes, but not for order.
@@8BombCustomSad, but understandable. Still a great video!
Great video. What kind of studs Would you recommend for a 57’ Les Paul junior custom shop?
Try Pigtail. They have quality replica parts. I am planning to produce my parts in the near future. All alloy tests have already been done and prototypes are being made. The studs will be the first.
@@8BombCustom Thanks for the reply. What are your thoughts on Faber studs? Do you have an email? I would like to get in touch
You are a true Master.
Thank you!
I’ll never be able to recreate what you did however I can buy it! Pls sell these amazing guitars.
Thanks. Write your email and I will notify you before the next auction.
Absolutely excellent ! ... Thank You ... You really understand ... & You are a true Artist.
my hard tail stratocaster body was made from reclaimed wood from antique furniture! the back is mahogany that came from a Victorian era vanity. and the flame-quilt maple top was from an antique blanket chest that was 200yrs old. its impossible to find wood of this quality today unless you have a small fortune! it turned out fantastic. its a one of a kind and is the best sounding strat ive ever heard! it was a pretty huge gamble weather or not it was going to turn out well or not, i got lucky!
You are talented with lots of Burst facts!
Thank you !
excellent video! just one question, you mention about the neck joint that in the modern one there is that little step and in the vintage there is not one. but later you say that this step is crucial in transfering the vibration to the body. So the modern way is "better" ? i was a liitle confused. Thank you
Thank you! Perhaps this is the difficulty of translation. I meant that this step significantly dampens the transition of vibrations from the neck to the body. Therefore, this is an important detail and it is good when it is not there.
A ok. That makes sense now . Keep up the great job!
Great video, love your channel.
Thank you
I have refinished a lot of poly coated guitars with nitro and it does make quite a difference. At one time I would have argued that it wouldn't matter.
Thank. Now you know that it works))
Is this related to Vasckenko les Pauls? Where can one buy or order these? Thanks!
Yes, this applies to Vashchenko's guitars as well.
@@8BombCustom fascinating , I hope one day I can get one made with these detailed specs. Let us know if buying opportunity opens up please! Best of wishes!
There is conjecture about the glues used for fingerboard and top glue up.
Gibson made a big song and dance about there use of hide glue for their recent reincarnations
But both Emerald city guitars and Paul Reed Smith state a radio frequency glue for boards and tops
what is your opinion?
Yes, as I said earlier in this video, Gibson used to glue the top with phenol formaldehyde glue. But they never had a fretboard glued to them, as this part must be replaceable. Separate parts glued with formaldehyde glue without damaging them. Suitable for tops because it was easy to use. The fretboard was glued with Hide glue. Inlays were also glued with hide glue or sturgeon glue. I have tested this in practice.
Great work man!
Thank you!
What kind of telecaster was that with the double neck humbucker?
This is my pine build for my friend. The double neck humbecker pickup is also my experiment. It is made of two neck pickups.
@@8BombCustom that's awesome!
Is the rule of 18 the reason for the shorter scale? I thought that rule can be applied to any scale length.
Yes, according to this formula, you can build any scale, but in the end it turns out to be shorter than the original length of the calculation.
Fantastic 👏 Thank you for sharing years of knowledge bro
Thank you!
Thanks, man. Love your vids.
Thank you!
.....Great stuff here. You should put a link in the above so we can see your shop & perhaps order a guitar from you?
Done. Thank you. But I dont wirk fir orders))
You Sir are Awesome !! Greetings from Quebec !!
Thank you!
Very informative video!!! Everything you have said is spot on!!! I just wish I could find a spot on replica like your guitars in left handed!!! Honestly practically impossible, I’ve tried.
As a working musician and fellow tone chaser, it’s hard to compare with the old way of building guitars. You sir are a brilliant man!
Thank you
God bless your work friend !
Thank you!
You have done an amazing job! Thanks you so much!
Thank you!
Man that is so cool, making an exact replica of the 59 burst. I’ve read that forum many times, do you know were I can get those patterns which were made from a real 59 burst.
Thank. All of these 59 LesPoul drawings are always in the public domain. Therefore, I had to spend about 3 years to recreate the drawings and technologies. I am currently building only Fifties LesPauls and PAF clones.
@@8BombCustom thanks, I think I remember a forum where a guy took a 59 les Paul custom and converted it into a 59 burst. In the end it was a very beautiful guitar but a bit of a shame taking the most top of the line guitar and turning it into what was essentially a basic guitar.
Because of this video and reading about Mick Ronson removing the finish from his Les Paul, I stripped the acrylic finish off my cheap mahogany guitar. The transformation is unbelievable. It is louder, clearer, sharper, there are new mid and high frequencies that make it sing now.
Great! I am glad that this video gave an impetus and you are pleased with the result. You have verified what is shown in the video on your own experience. And this is a golden experience! Thank you and good luck with your next projects!
@@8BombCustom Thank you, absolutely correct. I wish I had the ability and talent to do more technical work, but just removing the plastic varnish has made a huge difference! Thank you.
So, how can i purchase one of your guitars? Is there a site I can go to?
8bombcustom.com auctions is on Patreon in Buyer or Maker levels: www.patreon.com/8bombcustom
Great video! I’ve got a Vaschenko ‘59 replica and It’s irreplaceable.
Thank you!
Congrats
Hi. is there some video with the explanation of your brand's name choice, 8bomb custom ? Best!
No)) Thank you.
Cool. Respect:) Where can I get one 😗