Music Man Steve Lukather Luke III

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  • Опубліковано 30 сер 2012
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  • @IRISHguitarist777
    @IRISHguitarist777 9 років тому +25

    I sold all my Gibsons recently and now have 5 Musicmans (and counting) and NOTHING compares to them.they are so playable! try one,they are the best Rock guitars out there.

  • @tonymarinelli7304
    @tonymarinelli7304 10 років тому +13

    Music Man does not get the recoginition and respect that they deserve. They truly are superior in quality and craftsmanship to anything I have owned. I have two Luke 2's and have owned them for about 6 years. The longest I ever kept a guitar was at best two years and have no plans ever of giving these us. The only thing I don't like about the Luke are the EMG's, I am currently in the middle of curing that problem.

  • @Incog2k6
    @Incog2k6 7 років тому +6

    I just wanna thank you guys for uploading this video and showcasing the Luke III, as it caused me to buy one of these bad boys recently (and it's the first time I spent so much on a guitar). Simply put, I couldn't be any happier. These guitars are a thing of beauty, it's like I found my soulmate (hopefully, my wife won't read this LOL). The folks at Musicman/Ernie Ball simply know how to deliver quality work.

  • @Adipsia1
    @Adipsia1 9 років тому +24

    My feel is that MusicMan and PRS leave Gibson and Fender in their wake. I owned an original 'Luke', traded it in and have regretted it ever since. I have my Strat, my Les Paul and PRS, but I miss the beautiful feel of the neck, the range of tones and the compactness of this guitar. This is 'the guitar' for Luke, and truthfully this is probably my ideal guitar too... I just wish I still had it.

    • @zac_m
      @zac_m 8 років тому +4

      Music Man is the final word, from what I can tell. I have played a total of five different guitars from their range and every one had to be forcibly removed from my cold dead hands. They felt perfect, it sounded incredible. I felt like I had gotten some old school cheat codes and beaten the Guitar game. I finally bought an Albert Lee model and it cured me of the idea that I needed every guitar out there. There isn't anything that does any genre better. If you can spend the money, you're silly not to get one.

    • @trentf4891
      @trentf4891 7 років тому +2

      Zac Miller I've played the luke and it had an incredible neck, narrow like I've never seen before or since. Do you know if the axis series has a similar neck profile?

    • @nathanjones4065
      @nathanjones4065 7 років тому +2

      If you felt like you wanted it back you could get rid, part ex, sell the Strat and buy another one. That's what I'd do if I could be bothered that is. I've got a Valentine and it's unbelievable so, I know where you're coming from. It is better than my elite Strat. This is simply because Music Man are basically custom shop guitars and although high-end the Stratocaster can't quite reach those heights unfortunately.. They're both different guitars however, and the Strat has an S.S.S configuration. So I think I've got the best of both worlds as the 'man' has a humbucker in the neck and a telecaster style single coil in the bridge, so basically I've got a Stratocaster a Telecaster and a Gibson 335. Not bad for 4,000. I know 4 grand is expensive but I did save up for a few years.

  • @BashYouLongtime
    @BashYouLongtime 12 років тому +2

    Musicman are INCREDIBLE guitars. Loved the Axis SS, Lukathar, and the Albert Lee models, too. The Steve Morse was also great.

  • @tylerbronaugh2059
    @tylerbronaugh2059 11 років тому +1

    Mr. Chappers, you are awesome. I love watching your videos and learning about guitars. Thank you for bringing all these great videos to us.

  • @GiordanDrago
    @GiordanDrago 10 років тому +36

    Actually, the Luke I had a Floyd Rose and only a volume pot. The one that Rob is holding, is the Luke II and the one that Capt is holding, is the Luke III ^^

    • @bobvaningen578
      @bobvaningen578 5 років тому +1

      I have the Floyd Rose Luke 1 and I love it still. Great guitar!

    • @AGTR98
      @AGTR98 4 роки тому +3

      1994? A friend of mine has the original one and its just as you described it. HSS emgs and only one volume pot, painted on a nice dark blue.
      Very pretty guitar, very versatile, unfortunately my peasent hands do not make any justice, still an amazing instrument.

    • @GiordanDrago
      @GiordanDrago 4 роки тому +3

      @@AGTR98 I have the Luke I reissue from 2013!

  • @TilenSapac
    @TilenSapac 10 років тому +10

    Its about time that someone gives Rob and Captain the golden medal for the best guitar reviews in the world! :)

    • @micheltaillon5833
      @micheltaillon5833 10 років тому

      if you like them, you will love the reviews of guitar gear 1, it clearly shows the guy isn't paid by anyone. rob and the captain seems to enjoy everything they play with, duh! by the way, i took a peek at stormbrigner, WOW! keep on rocking.

    • @TilenSapac
      @TilenSapac 10 років тому

      michel taillon I know, im following them for few years now and they always give the best. No doubt that they are the best of the best. Totally down to the ground, they always say exactly what we want to hear and they are funny as hell. Hope i will have a chance to meet them some day. Thank you Michel for checking my channel out, i really appreciate it. Cheers, TilenS

  • @IPushHard
    @IPushHard 12 років тому +3

    Love isnt always on time... I should have loved these axes years ago.

  • @stevemountford3707
    @stevemountford3707 10 років тому +1

    Amazing guitar, love the sustain on these. Great video too (as always).

  • @JobForAMaxboy
    @JobForAMaxboy 11 років тому +2

    Lee's playing made me smile more than Rob's in this video, get a music man Lee!!

  • @VitorDuzarte
    @VitorDuzarte 12 років тому +2

    Amazing looking guitar.

  • @GitarisKantoran-GK
    @GitarisKantoran-GK 11 років тому

    love these two guys ! very entertaining.

  • @JonahErain
    @JonahErain 10 років тому +1

    Love that Vinnie Moore got mentioned in this episode, one of my favourite players.
    His first 3 albums had a massive impact on me :)
    Hopefully Rob will do a video of Vinnies signature Dean guitars!

  • @lebema1
    @lebema1 12 років тому

    Bad love!!! Hell yeah! Love you, Chappers!

  • @hadin101
    @hadin101 12 років тому +2

    LOVE ISNT ALWAYS ON TIME! WHOA WHOA WHOAAAA!

  • @Mart3n5
    @Mart3n5 12 років тому

    Masters of the Universe !!!! Jeez Rob...I almost forgot one of my fav film from my childhood...*sniff*sniff* :D

  • @MediaManProductions
    @MediaManProductions 11 років тому

    i love the luke 1. a luke 1 with that press in boost would be delightful. also chappers, from watching these videos for a number of years ive always admired your playing. your great but recently alongside technically youve also got a lot more expressive which is amaze balls!

  • @Zhaggysfaction
    @Zhaggysfaction 12 років тому

    Those Music Man rosewood necks are pretty damn awesome. And Music Mans are so awesome that is frightening to play them casue you wont settle for less after that.

  • @yobhsiFehT
    @yobhsiFehT 12 років тому +1

    Man, I love Bea's playing!

  • @AndrewMuseMan
    @AndrewMuseMan 12 років тому +1

    The captain is such a good player!

  • @AkiraSpectrum
    @AkiraSpectrum 10 років тому +13

    EBMM makes some amazing instruments. Nicest instrument i've ever played was an EBMM JP6. You guys should review the JP13 and the Majesty!

  •  Рік тому +1

    Playing my Luke while watching this. Yes, life is good.

  • @greatgooglymoogly
    @greatgooglymoogly 8 років тому

    such a cool guitar! I think you could use this guitar as your only guitar for almost any style of music.Another winner from Music Man.

  • @jimiz1980820
    @jimiz1980820 8 років тому +4

    MUSICMAN HAVE THE BEST NECK FEELING BETTER THAN OTHER
    BEST BEST BEST NECK

  • @davidmcdonnough9349
    @davidmcdonnough9349 6 років тому +1

    I play lead in a cover band, and I found that the more frequently I gig the more I needed 4 must-haves: comfort, consistently high build quality, versatility and superior tone. I had a nostalgic draw to Fenders, Gibson’s, and PRS’s until I realized the iconic guitars lacked a big part of what I needed in a 3-4 hour gig. EBMM’s Silhouette HSH w/piezo and the Reflex actually packed it all in 1 guitar, so I rarely have to switch instruments in the middle of a set. I keep my LP Standard under the bed, now, and use the EBMM’s for gigs. My Fenders and PRS never got used, so they’re gone.

  • @Potatoast
    @Potatoast 12 років тому

    I would love to see the uncensored raw footage of those conversations that made you guys laugh so hard! LOL!

  • @madsally4
    @madsally4 12 років тому

    I Like that!! well put!

  • @SaschArt
    @SaschArt 9 років тому

    ♥ ♥Thank you for your upload, blessing on you all. ♥ ♥

  • @garrotjax1232
    @garrotjax1232 10 років тому

    Amazing tone from the luke 3

  • @TobyKBTY
    @TobyKBTY 12 років тому

    That gain boost on the LIII is AWESOME!

  • @Ultimate7Windows
    @Ultimate7Windows 12 років тому +2

    Music Man was founded by Leo Fender, and Forrest White. In 1976, they moved from making amps to making guitars. So it's been around 35+ years.

  • @florianmiddelhuis9246
    @florianmiddelhuis9246 9 років тому +7

    Last year I bought 1 in Emmerald Green. It plays like a dream with an amazing sound.
    Quality and sound is far superior than Gibson or Fender in the same price range.

    • @skipturner9280
      @skipturner9280 3 роки тому

      I have a Luke 2 HSS and Luke 3 HH best guitars I own

  • @omarsiregar
    @omarsiregar 11 років тому

    thanks rob for making the video, i finally decide to get one of this after watching the video a couple of time.
    cheers from indonesia
    -omar-

  • @Hefni
    @Hefni 12 років тому

    Love in your eyes!

  • @JulesFox
    @JulesFox 9 років тому

    I'm loving the configuration of the new Luke 3, dual humbuckers - YUM! This is starting to resemble the old Roadstar II RS1010SL the last guitar Steve had made for him prior to moving to MusicMan. I love those old Roadstar II guitars and I've secretly coveted having a MusicMan Luke for a while.. hahaha Maybe one day. Thanks for the great review chaps.

  • @m1garandisthebest
    @m1garandisthebest 12 років тому

    AHHH RABEA WITH THE LUKATHER AT THE END!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!

  • @thecharlesmacdonald
    @thecharlesmacdonald 12 років тому

    Such a nice guitar!!!! :p

  • @Satyros2os
    @Satyros2os 12 років тому

    You're right mr.guitarfreak, i didnt thought of that... Thank you

  • @12345randyrhoads
    @12345randyrhoads 11 років тому

    Lovin the tshirt captin.

  • @ExperienceJacob
    @ExperienceJacob 12 років тому

    Bea you're my hero!

  • @stringstroker22
    @stringstroker22 5 років тому

    I have a a Luke III BFR, in Blueberry Burst and it is the finest guitar I own & the most fun to play!

  • @tanukibrahma
    @tanukibrahma 12 років тому +1

    Splendid review and demo! ; you've got me wanting a Luke III now. I'd get mine locally in California, of course, but I'd buy it from Anderton's if I lived in the UK.

  • @jongeetard1259
    @jongeetard1259 12 років тому

    The gain boost w/ eq that Laiho uses is badass.
    +1 Chappers

  • @GuillermoSmyser
    @GuillermoSmyser 12 років тому +2

    And Chappers, that guitar was doing wonders for you Satriani tone!

  • @Minotauro_di_Chieti
    @Minotauro_di_Chieti 6 років тому +1

    4:19
    "Vinnie Moore is hugely amazing!! Sounds like a cobwoy and plays like a genius!!" AMEN BRO!!!

  • @TheBillpucci
    @TheBillpucci 10 років тому

    Hey guys great job as usual.Just wanted to tell you I saw Luke last evening with Toto and Michael McDonald at Ravinia (Illinois Shed). Toto warmed up and just killed.Then Steve comes on for Michael McDonald's encore to do a medley of Stevie Wonder songs.

  • @zrtaylor23
    @zrtaylor23 11 років тому

    I must say... I very much like listening to the captain talking... think I'm in love

  • @98GuitarTECH
    @98GuitarTECH 9 років тому

    Never heard Lee sound that good.. he needs a Luke in his life

  • @nikeisagreekgoddess4135
    @nikeisagreekgoddess4135 10 років тому

    So, I was watching Blood Diamond on the tv and looking this vid on my laptop. Thing is that when Solomon was about to give his speech at the end of the movie, there is an epic track going on in the back; at the same time that was happening, this vid had the Captain doing his jam with the gorgeous L3 and both movie and Captain's jam are in the same key hence the epic back track plus the Cap's jam made a one of a kind jam that reminded me of Dream Theater's Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence in the Score record....I know, useless comment but wonderful coincidence

  • @mjmisp
    @mjmisp 8 років тому +1

    Those are the Dimarzio "Transition" Pickups! Which are Steve's signature set...

  • @mikesinaro
    @mikesinaro 12 років тому

    That luke III is fantastic, definitely need to try one of those bad boys.

  • @UndisputedDelta267
    @UndisputedDelta267 9 років тому +12

    The Luke 1 was the one with the Floyd Rose I think. The Luke 2 was the HSS EMGs one. The Luke 3 is the HH with DiMarzio Transitions. Is that right?

    • @jaycareaga9929
      @jaycareaga9929 7 років тому +4

      Both Luke 1and 2 had HSS EMGs..
      Luke 2 changed the bridge.
      The Luke 3 can be ordered with HSS DiMarzios.

  • @a68rebel
    @a68rebel 8 років тому

    Damn, Chappers has some MAD skills!

  • @bojanl100
    @bojanl100 11 місяців тому

    Man,what a sound, what the possibilities ✨️ 😍 👌 superb 👌 👏 I'm playing it in my head already....PFloyd can be played without pedals and to sound amazing!

  • @WillBidewell
    @WillBidewell 11 років тому +1

    For anyone experiencing the "fluttering" - I've put 10s on mine, added a 3rd spring and shoved a bit of tissue behind the bridge cavity. I've read that Ernie Ball say that you don't need to include a 3rd spring, but the tremolo system is so responsive that i'd suggest giving it a go if you want to play 10s. Funnily enough - the guitar being shown in this video is probably the exact one i now own, as i picked it up from Andertons last year shortly after this vid was made.

  • @jaycareaga9929
    @jaycareaga9929 6 років тому +2

    The original Luke, or as it is known as by the fans "Luke 1" had a Floyd type locking trem and EMG pickups.
    The Luke in your video is known as the Luke 2 as it has the non locking Ernie Ball "vintage Trem" and EMG pickups.
    The L3 is L3 due to the DiMarzio pickups and Luke thought some would not want his name on the guitar.

    • @piposanchez
      @piposanchez 2 роки тому

      is the Luke 1 hard to find? I recently picked up an '08 for €1200 after searching 7 years for ANY affordable (lol) music man guitar.

  • @paynebabes123
    @paynebabes123 12 років тому

    fave guitar you guys have reviewed

  • @DanieleTurani
    @DanieleTurani 11 років тому

    EBMM Luke is the Floyd-rose equipped guitar (just volume, no tone). Luke II is vintage trem, vol and tone pots that Rob is holding.

  • @jongt1993
    @jongt1993 12 років тому +1

    Totally, dude, i'd so love to see the 7string as well

  • @gurdjieff46
    @gurdjieff46 12 років тому

    I must have one!!!
    It would be nice if we could see the uncensored videos at the Andertons site.

  • @LosTroopos
    @LosTroopos 12 років тому

    I would love an outtake video of all the naughty bits from these review videos. there seems to be some fun going on...

  • @MrCoolhandLucas
    @MrCoolhandLucas 12 років тому

    Class

  • @-suphur
    @-suphur 12 років тому

    Although you could probably order what you'd want from EBMM, the AL with the P90s has a maple neck. The HH AL has the rose wood neck. I have both and they are two of my favorite guitars that I've played. Really well put together, that would rival any other maker. I especially love the P90 AL.

  • @DevinThe242
    @DevinThe242 10 років тому

    I agree that those Luke's just sound epic. I played one with a Marshall JVM1 and love the sound, so I bought it. But when I took it home and played it on my SG, it sounded awful. These guitars sound great through everything.

  • @rockinroy
    @rockinroy 6 років тому

    these guitars are great. i have tried one.

  • @atomick4u
    @atomick4u 10 років тому

    Vinnie Moore's signature guitar is by Dean & is the VinMan 2000, He used to play an Ibanez with no locking nut, locking tuners & a Floyd Rose without fine tuners.

  • @BermsideProductions
    @BermsideProductions 11 років тому

    Will the day every come where we will get a Chappers and Captain uncensored video?
    Love your demos!!

  • @rogerthehat
    @rogerthehat 11 років тому

    loves those guitars i have the olp version but with ducans and damizos it rocks :-)

  • @PureAsGold
    @PureAsGold 12 років тому

    You guys should do a note sustain video to see how many seconds you can hold a single note! Those pick ups are insanely hot!

  • @KHGuitarFreak1988
    @KHGuitarFreak1988 12 років тому

    The Luke one sported a single volume knob (no tone), an EMG 85 in the bridge, and EMG SAVs in the middle and neck. Also, it came with a Floyd Rose. The Luke II had the Music Man vintage trem, the SLVs in the middle and neck, and the added tone knob of course...

  • @2010metalmaster
    @2010metalmaster 12 років тому

    Captain Lee is really tasteful with the guitar!

  • @CarlOlav
    @CarlOlav 11 років тому

    Music Man ftw!

  • @GuillermoSmyser
    @GuillermoSmyser 12 років тому +1

    More Music Man guitars please!
    Also, more specifically: I have had an eclectic GAS streak for awhile now and I thought I'd have to go custom. But Albert Lee came out with a 3 P90, solid rosewood, non mahogany body guitar. Would you guys please do that one?

  • @WillBidewell
    @WillBidewell 11 років тому

    Depending on when this was filmed. That Olive Gold Luke could be the exact same guitar i have sat next to me :) I picked mine up from Andertons early September! Amazing guitar.

  • @lrmars
    @lrmars 6 років тому

    Excellent demonstration and musicianship...two talented men indeed! What pedals (if any) and amp are used here??? Many thanks.

  • @prabowoputra
    @prabowoputra 10 років тому

    luke 1 is the early 1990s model with floyd rose. Luke 2 is the one rob plays, with vintage trem and optional piezo.

  • @homeagent
    @homeagent 12 років тому

    I was at that B Day party too ;)

  • @obhmusic
    @obhmusic 11 років тому

    the guitar Rob's got, is the Luke 2 (the second luke), the first had a Floyd trem!

  • @KHGuitarFreak1988
    @KHGuitarFreak1988 12 років тому

    The pickups are passive, but there is an active boost circuit installed. It obviously requires power, so the battery for is that...

  • @Notonmonday
    @Notonmonday 12 років тому

    lol re: hands! I did exactly the same thing when I met Steve Vai. lol!!! Also thought to myself, "omg, my hands are the same size!" haha. Do we all do that or what? lol!

  • @phenixreturns
    @phenixreturns 6 років тому +1

    hello, would you say it can sound like a vintage strat or classic player 60 (custom 69 pickups ) Example Nile Rodgers for the neck pickup
    or not so vintage?
    Second i look for Knopfler's tone (pos 2 and 4) too

  • @Crispim13
    @Crispim13 11 років тому

    Great vid! LOL

  • @FusioNNosferatu
    @FusioNNosferatu 12 років тому

    thx man!

  • @TheTBro101
    @TheTBro101 10 років тому

    Just might as well point out that this is a comparison between the LUKE 2 and the LUKE 3. The luke 1 has a locking trem system, the luke 2/3 have non-locking trem. Cheers

  • @MyAlex1960
    @MyAlex1960 12 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @5urg3x
    @5urg3x 8 років тому +1

    Where do I get those push \ push style pots at?
    Can I just buy those and put them on my guitar?

  • @EmgNFLD
    @EmgNFLD 11 років тому

    It is called Canon. It was on Robs first EP ever released called "Red Dream". I REALLY wish i could download the original Red Dream EP myself (Along with the EP At Arms Reach) but Rob hasn't had it up for a few years now. If you buy the backing tracks album thing on his webstore Robchapman(Dot)TV/Store/ there is a backing track version of it. But that is the only thing I know how to get it.

  • @gtrmanvintage
    @gtrmanvintage 8 років тому

    i had a cherry sb 7/8 body valley arts luk made in the original shop that later burned down in th late 1980s.mine was made in 85.larry carlton also had a sign model

  • @atomick4u
    @atomick4u 10 років тому

    MusicMan has been building guitars for quite a while now. While they look nice, stay in tune, the tuners line up, the necks are to thin at the nut. I don't know why they do not offer them with a wider neck as well, such as 1 3/4", 1 7/8" or 2". What do you think of the Big Lou Guitars 2" wide at nut guitar necks for six string electrics ?

  • @mitchellbotting
    @mitchellbotting 12 років тому +1

    Vinnie has a signature Dean model. Thanks for trying to look out for him though lol. He's a monster player.

  • @-suphur
    @-suphur 12 років тому

    There's a comment down below about that.
    Great clean, really chimey. No mud in these pups.
    EBMM has an active noise cancelling system too,
    which is nice with P90s.

  • @mikemota
    @mikemota 6 років тому +1

    Those DiMarzio are amazing I can clearly hear the HUM at 11:07 jejejeje I prefer it with EMG's....

  • @20finnskinn20
    @20finnskinn20 11 років тому

    That riff plays at the beginning of soooo many anderton's videos and i've had enough! i must know what song that is and how i can get it on my mp3 player

  • @NUTSguitarchannel
    @NUTSguitarchannel 12 років тому

    Damn rob!

  • @nik28vuksan
    @nik28vuksan 12 років тому

    Steve Morse Is a Living Legend!

  • @jch5150
    @jch5150 10 років тому

    Those new pups are the Dimarzio Transition humbuckers named after the 2012 album by Lukather called Transition. They are ceramic pups and sound amazing, I am putting a set in my next custom strat. Look for the youTube videos on these pups!!

  • @guitarmainiac80
    @guitarmainiac80 11 років тому

    Vinnie plays a Dean signature model with custom shred head pickups. Badass!

  • @rodrigozamo
    @rodrigozamo 10 років тому

    Actually the one that chapers is using is the Luke "2." The very first version that came out over 20 years ago came with floyd rose and same HSS configuration but they weren't active EMG's, can't really say what they were...

  • @PaulSter
    @PaulSter 3 роки тому +1

    I've got a Luke Iii in, what I prefer, HSS. I've also got a Silhouette Special (again HSS).
    Anyway, I got the all rosewood neck. I 100% agree with Chappers on the "gateway drug" analogy. The necks are just so fine, and I've got so many other guitars that I'm afraid I won't touch them, or lose my ability to play them as well. Especially some of my favorite Strats and my beloved new Les Paul (which is because I think they're back to making excellent guitars again under their new leadership).
    I'm also a short guy and frankly, the EBMMs fit me better. I grab one of them after being used to my other guitars, and it's as though my playing instantly improves like 20%. Seriously.
    So funny, because these guys are saying the same thing. There's some kind of voodoo magic in these guitars and especially the necks that make you play better.
    The quality is VERY definitely a big step up from Fender. I would have easy included Gibson back when this vid came out, but as I said above, I think they're back and in good hands now.