@Anders Svensek Thats very insulting some of us do not have the money to buy a name on a headstock. I love my Schecter because in my opinion it sounds better, (Duncan designed sh4 alnico pickups) plays just as well, is made from the same wood, is way more comfortable, and cost me 1/20th the price of a logo on a headstock of a thick uncomfortable unaccessible above the 17th fret of the neck heavy block of wood.
@Anders Svensek Are you 12 years old ''mate''? What kind of a statement is that? Beside the crap you just said, I can give you a 300 dollar guitar after a good setup that plays better that a 3000 dollar guitar. Pull your head out of your ass and grow up. Expensive doesn't always mean better.-
Bill Kaitsiotis what makes your opinion better then his ? Cause that’s all it is. I love how you all tHink your opinion counts and no one else’s does. Well here is mine I have had 300 dollar guitars and 4000 dollar guitars. Guess what the more expensive ones were better way better. The electronics , fret wire , wood, glue all are better. They last longer. My standard less Paul from the 90s is worth more now then when I bought it. My 300 dollar guitar is worthless maybe 75 Bucks. Yes you can set them up to play good but that don’t make them good , if you have both you play the expensive one. That’s my opinion , just like you have yours so don’t get nasty to other people cause you don’t like their opinions ok “mate”.
Wright J you got that right , “in your opinion “. And that’s all it is your opinion just like he has his and I have mine , that’s why they say opinions are like asshole we all have one.
@@wallywanker7435 Read your comment again, understand how arrogant it looks, learn the differences between opinion and statement, turn off your PC and go play with your 40000$ les paul. Just remember ''mate'' that a true musician doesn't really need a 1000000 instrument to produce Grammy winning music (Van Hallen, Tom Morello, Kurt Cobain etc...)
srsly tho. the recent negative stuff with Gibson does not negate the significance of their guitars. Especially if they are good ones. You do you. It's fine. Play it loud and proud.
I purchased the same 2019 Gibson 60's spec 2019 in bourbon burst and I had that instant connection with this guitar. I don't feel bad at all for my purchase because this is a matter of personal preference. The heart wants what the heart wants and no one can stop that my friend!!! I'm behind you 100% on this... Keep doing what your doing!!!
Yeah sure, but if people make mistakes everytime there's nothing left to trust in, and Gibson has been making mistakes since quite a long time. In my opinion when they crushed hundreds of perfectly made guitars with that stupid tractor instead of giving them to someone who would need it, they just fucked everything up, the respect I always had for the company, even throught all the last bad times with wrong bets made to focus the company, with that last act, they just went out. By the way I have to say that I own 3 Gibson guitar (2 new, 1 second handed guitar), I don't know obout the last owners, but this only proves that the new ones just don't give a fuck for anything but money. Cheers.
Abram Dutton it is pretty heavy. More than my 6 string les Paul. It’s almost 10 pounds but sounds incredible. I bought one a few weeks ago and can’t put it down.
a big hello from Panama City, Panama! I always dreamed of having a Les Paul. See Slash in every magazine, listen to appetite for Destruction as a creed every day of my childhood ... A Les Paul was a dream. At 44, and with almost 30 years playing guitar, recorded on many local albums, including those of my own band, I could finally have the budget to buy the guitar I wanted. Then, the play authentic video got public... Mark became a hero to me. Watching it in his Norman's Rare Guitar video series. Knowing about his contract with Gibson, I told myself: this is what I needed to finally buy the guitar of my dreams ... Bad PR not only ruined my desires for a Les Paul, but it also made me not want to see Mark Agnesi anymore. Believe it or not, I am a proud owner of a Balaguer guitar to my specifications, to my liking, something that, with my budget, would never happened with Gibson. (sorry if my English is bad. it is not my native language)
You said it perfectly. I bought my first Gibson a few weeks before the play authentic video came out. A 2019 Les Paul Studio, tangerine burst. Likewise, I loved mine immediately, and have been more reserved with my joy for this great instrument. For the record, this makes my 12th guitar, with 7 being daily drivers. It's at the top of the heap. The others include a solar, Jackson's, schecters, deans an Ibanez and a vintage charvel.
Play Authentic bs aside, when you instantly bond with a guitar - regardless of who makes it - nothing else matters. Enjoy your new LP, it looks gorgeous
Come on Fluff, who cares what people say or think. You found a guitar that had you stoked, you bought it...great! be glad you had the cash to buy and enjoy it.
Hi Fluff , thanks a lot for sharing. I really appreciate the sensibility of saying "I'm nervous about but I want to share , anyway." Hence all the polemics, faults and flaws we are used to know about Gibson. Aside the facts about BAD management , bollocks like "only a Gibson is good enough" wrong diplomacies and stuff of that sort , I really think in 2019 the Les Paul's are back to the quality we should pay for. in my humble opinion, in your hands your new guitar can truly become the piece of Art it should be. That's what she's made for. Enjoy!
I had to say that i don't try the 2019 Stardard line, but recently I purchase a 2013 Traditional Gibson Les Paul and is absolutely fantastic. In the moment that I got it I feel just like you, so here is my like to this video my friend
Congrats on the new guitar dude! I play a 2013 LP Standard (Dessert Burst), it sounds unreal and feels great in my hands. Though over the years I've had more than a few people tell me that it's shit because it's not from "the good era". Haha. Play what you love, and love what you play! Btw the LP is my #2 guitar, my #1 is a squire classic vibe 50s butterscotch Tele. (Pine Body) HATE ME! Haha
the consumer has to have confidence in the brand and its solid future in order to make a confident choice . its great that they produce quality instruments now . its great that you found a super guitar that you enjoy playing . thanks for posting . i hope that Gibson takes you on board as a ambassador for the brand . I think if you like a particular brand of guitar who really cares what brand it is anyway .
I just bought a 2019 Studio. I too feel your joy and am ecstatic over the quality and enjoyment of playing it. I think Gibson is back. Now get rid of the PR manager and start over in that department!
As always, you come off very grounded and down to earth. The internet as a whole could learn something from keeping a cool head and not flying off the keyboard as the first thing they do, when they see something that upsets them. Congrats on your new guitar.
As a fellow lover of the Les Pauls, I share this sentiment big time. As someone who owns a 2017 Standard, and gets flamed pretty regularly for loving it, I get it. Thankfully it's a Blueberry Burst, so it gets some bonus points from the public. I also would modify something you said, I think Gibsons from 2016 onwards were when they really significantly upped their quality and nailed it. I would agree that the 2019 line is following suit and is absolutely stellar.
Hey man. You’re right: bonding with a guitar is a rare thing. In 2010, I was in the market for my first really nice electric and I had a budget of $2000. I left the store with an Sg Faded because I connected with it far more deeply than any other that day. Just enjoy your guitar!!!!
It's beautiful. I just bought a 2019 Classic. I understand why people have been a bit offended by 'Play Authentic' but it doesn't change the fact that Gibson has improved - and still is my favourite guitar brand...
No demo..dang it..No, I'm glad you found a Gibby that you like..In the end that's all that matters, right..who cares about all the other crap..Enjoy your new guitar man..it looks sweet.. God Bless...Barry..
Thank you for this video. I have a LP 2006 and it is by far my favorite all around guitar. I have favorites for specific situations, but playing in a cover band the LP still is my preference for a versatile and great sounding guitar. I hate the bad press and how the brand is hurting such a classic brand, but I still love the guitars and personally have always been happen with the quality I received (though it sounds like recently the consistency has been an issue). Anyway, music is the sound man. If you get a killer sound on $100 off brand or a $5k custom Gibson I don't care. I just appreciate the time you take to share it, so thank you!
I got one of the last good Gibson’s of the last era (2012 lpj with carved top and two pickups) and it’s the best thing ever. There’s always diamonds in the rough, and I think I got lucky, but it’s great to see that they’re improgubg
It's alright, Fluff! I find the recent stigma against Gibson ridiculous. As long as it sounds good, plays good, and feels good, go for it! I've never been more satisfied with my 2019 Les Paul Standard. Yes, it's a shame that the recent PR nightmares overshadowed the improvement of quality of their guitars.
You are absolutely spot on about the 2019 standard LP. I got the seafoam green model and I cannot even wrap my head around how amazing that guitar is. It's unlike any Gibson I've ever played, and yet somehow still completely a Les Paul.
Rock it Fluff, glad to hear that it's so nice, I recently played a new SG and it was amazing. Some of the shops have been less than honest trying to sell of old stock claiming they are 2019 so buyer beware!
I'm a prs and Gibson player. I've a mccarty and a tremonti signature. I love my custom classic les paul . I'm also very interested in buying a les paul modern from this year. A great guitar to me is a great guitar no matter what's happening behind the scenes. Listen to no one ! Try it, buy it and play it . Simples! Rock on fluff she's a beaut !
Enjoy it. I on the other hand sold my 2016 Traditional and bought a PRS S2 singlecut one week after the video before the crushing and I keep wondering what took me so long. It’s my “fell in love with it” guitar. Gibson never again!
Gibson les paul is my favorite guitar. (My rig got a 3 out of five beards btw) not a fan of Gibson corporate. I feel the same way about my harley. Happens a lot unfortunately.
Sadly there are tons of gear snobs out there who think the only opinion that is correct is their own. Sadly nowadays so many people are intolerant of anyone's view other than them self because of the world we've created with social media. Everyone thinks the entire world needs to be just like they say it should be and it's very very sad. When it comes to what guitar people like personal preference matters greatly. It's like trying to tell somebody the music they like is music that shouldn't be listened to, it's just absurd because personal opinion and preference is the ONLY thing that matters. Even if they won't admit it they know Gibson is a huge very in-demand brand that oftentimes does make fine instruments even though quality goes up and down over the years. If you feel you have to tell people then have no shame in doing so. Personally I would just enjoy having it and avoid trolls who want to tell you what you bought is bad simply because it's a Gibson. If you're happy with it that's all that matters.
I got a 2013 LP 70s Tribute and those guitars shipped with the PCB and Robot Tuners (I promptly replaced both with vintage spec stuff) Those guitars get so much hate but honestly the one I got plays better than stuff I’ve played at CME. Gibson’s brand image is absolutely not something you should worry about.
It's all about how much an instrument inspires the player. Sometimes the company behind that instrument can put one off, but it doesn't always matter. If the instrument inspires you that no further explanation is needed. Congrats on the new guitar man! You got a real beauty there!!
The smartphone reference that you replied to someone in Instagram “a good guitar is a good guitar. If you had that strong of morals you wouldn’t have a cell phone either” was on point. I missed that here. Thanks for your videos and your commitment for the guitar community!!!
I had the same experience with a 2019 Gibson studio les Paul tribute I recently tried at gak in the uk, I was instantly hooked on it and I was surprised tbh. Build quality, playability and sound were all perfect and for only £779 can’t really go wrong with that
I have a 2012 Gibson LP standard. Once I put old school pots and caps it’s been awesome. Idk I try not to worry about ppls opinions. I heard I got lucky with mine as far as intonation and neck being straight - not to mention I got a real nice top without paying the uncharged price. Again- blind luck. I’ve noticed it plays and sounds better as it ages. Rock on Fluff
I recently started getting back into the guitar. I only own 2 guitars - one cheap off brand acoustic and a 2002 Les Paul Studio which my parents payed for half of on my birthday about 15 years ago. It's a guitar I will never sell because a) I love it and it plays great b) it's got sentimental value. Anyways, congrats on the new guitar - it's gorgeous.
To me the whole Gibson situation boils down to one thing, Gibson should drop that whole lifestyle idea over the Gibson brand and focus on making guitars.
Bro. I picked one up, almost identical specs to this one, the other day for the first time. Let me tell you, I definitely had the same reaction. The only thing stopping me from walking out with it was having to pay for college, but man... it was a dang good guitar.
There’s entirely too much talking about Gibson the company and not the guitars. EDIT: Do we even know the reasons behind the bulldozing? If the instruments were below their new quality standards and couldn’t be fixed, then it makes complete sense. Also IP litigation is a very common thing these days, I can’t comment on the merits of their claims because I don’t know enough.
They couldn't sell them, and there was something about taxes at the end of the year. But I do not live in the USA, so I can't really explain how this works. Gibson replied that they were unsafe a few days later but that's bs, knowing that they were brand new and they opened them from their cardboard just to destroy them. Plus they destroyed some ES without any electronic, so not only they're cunts, but they're also liars. The truth is that they just didn't want to give them.
@@Supperconductor that's why I said either *donate* them or sell them at a large discount. If people buy them with the knowledge that the quality isn't great and that's *why* they're been sold cheap/donated then you can't expect people to be let down as long as the guitar is playable
Nightpacer1 I understood what you meant, but I think that is a bad idea from a branding point of view. Take for example Wedgwood, they destroy any pieces that don’t meet their standards. Any company that markets themselves as a premium brand, they would probably do the same. Especially now under the leadership of the new CEO, they’re trying to turn their reputation around. For years I’ve wanted to buy a Gibson LP, but everyone who has personal experience with the brand told me “Keep looking until you find a good one”. That frankly turned me off completely. In the past, Gibson let substandard guitars go out to retailers that would up destroying them. I can tell you if any of those “seconds” wound up in the hands of an unsuspecting customer, their reputation would sink. I would love to buy a deeply discounted B-Stock Gibson, but I suspect these had serious flaws. Before JC, I had seen some pretty horrific flawed Gibsons at retailers and was told “No discount, sold as is”. I will eventually buy a LP, but it will be made by PRS.
Dude, you got a badass guitar. Feel good, ignore the haters! I bought a 2018 Gibson and I have had the same experience. I love that guitar, and I have not put it down much since. All my other guitars are jealous. PLAY IT AND BE HAPPY. :D
This is the reason I'll watch your videos over your guitar review brethren. The sheer honesty in admitting your trepidation is admirable. Coincidentally I recorded a video that's sitting on my iPhone that I was going to share, but through a slightly different lens. Of all my guitars, the one I love playing the most is a Vintage VS100 with Burstbucker Pros and an Emerson prewired kit - it's for all intents and purposes a cheap guitar with a few stupid mods. I would never claim it to be a 60th anniversary reissue, but I didn't buy it/mod it thinking it would be. I just enjoy playing the hell out of it. I don't think it's about playing authentic, it's about playing unapologetic. Be proud of that Les Paul you purchased, Fluff. It looks awesome and I'm sure you're going to write some great music on it.
Hope it stays awesome. Would love to see a follow up vid in 6 to 12 months to see if the neck and headstock joints have stayed solid. I'm less interested in companies PR issues and more about their instruments quality.
Congrats !! It’s a beautiful instrument, one of my all time favorite. Hope you enjoy it. Welcome to the club. I own 3 Gibson and one strat. Wouldn’t sell them for anything.
I love my 2019 50s standard gold top !!! Best guitar i ever played . smokes my pre McCarty and CE24 . smokes and of my fenders and plays just like my 1957 LP . im hooked I'll buy another for sure !! It feels vintage . these 2019s will be special and will increase in value. You sir have a 200k guitar 50 years from now .
I picked up a 2019 Tribute SG. I got it about a month before their horrible PR debacle. Long story short, I picked it up, felt amazing, the quality was good and it rules. Totally enjoying it. No shame.
glad you bought a new guitar and glad you posted a review unbiased or sponsored in any way. Good to hear they are worth the hefty price! Great channel!
Welcome to the best sounding and playing guitar you'll ever own. I own several custom shop guitars from Jackson, bc rich, dunable, and Gibson. As much as I love my guitar collection. I find myself playing my Gibson les Paul custom the most.
Glad you made this video, I'm a Les Paul fan and like others very concerned about the quality of current model Gibson's. Very nice to hear a positive note on Les Paul quality thanks man.
I have been a Fender fan all my life but 2 week's I fell in love with a SG standard so I bought it and have been afraid to tell people I bought it but not anymore thanks for helping me get over my fear of buying a GIBSON ☮️ peace out Fluff
They knocked it out of the park for the standard 50's and 60's in 19. Seriously badass guitar. I also have a 16 and well it no where near the same quality
A good guitar is a good guitar. Just because you're mad at the parents don't hate the kids.
Very well said.
Play what you like, you're not responsible for their PR disasters :)
You can’t help what guitar you fall in love with! Enjoy it Fluff!
@Anders Svensek Thats very insulting some of us do not have the money to buy a name on a headstock. I love my Schecter because in my opinion it sounds better, (Duncan designed sh4 alnico pickups) plays just as well, is made from the same wood, is way more comfortable, and cost me 1/20th the price of a logo on a headstock of a thick uncomfortable unaccessible above the 17th fret of the neck heavy block of wood.
@Anders Svensek Are you 12 years old ''mate''? What kind of a statement is that? Beside the crap you just said, I can give you a 300 dollar guitar after a good setup that plays better that a 3000 dollar guitar. Pull your head out of your ass and grow up. Expensive doesn't always mean better.-
Bill Kaitsiotis what makes your opinion better then his ? Cause that’s all it is. I love how you all tHink your opinion counts and no one else’s does. Well here is mine I have had 300 dollar guitars and 4000 dollar guitars. Guess what the more expensive ones were better way better. The electronics , fret wire , wood, glue all are better. They last longer. My standard less Paul from the 90s is worth more now then when I bought it. My 300 dollar guitar is worthless maybe 75 Bucks. Yes you can set them up to play good but that don’t make them good , if you have both you play the expensive one. That’s my opinion , just like you have yours so don’t get nasty to other people cause you don’t like their opinions ok “mate”.
Wright J you got that right , “in your opinion “. And that’s all it is your opinion just like he has his and I have mine , that’s why they say opinions are like asshole we all have one.
@@wallywanker7435 Read your comment again, understand how arrogant it looks, learn the differences between opinion and statement, turn off your PC and go play with your 40000$ les paul. Just remember ''mate'' that a true musician doesn't really need a 1000000 instrument to produce Grammy winning music (Van Hallen, Tom Morello, Kurt Cobain etc...)
"I'm nervous to tell anyone"
*tells 321k people*
@Anders Svensek I do also have a gibson
Hi Fluff, if an instrument inspires the player then the make, condition should not matter, enjoy the LP
it's ok fluff. as long as you play authentic, it's fine.
srsly tho. the recent negative stuff with Gibson does not negate the significance of their guitars. Especially if they are good ones. You do you. It's fine. Play it loud and proud.
Absolutely, Gibson’s are still good guitars, especially the 2019.
@@ICACJ "I need to use the bathroom"
Not a ‘57, not authentic enough. Killer robots deployed.
/s 😇
If I’m being honest
If I came CLOSE to affording a Gibson les Paul id be showing EVERYONE.😂
I have the 50's 2019 Les Paul standard it is absolutely incredible.
I have a 2016 Gibson Les Paul Standard and it's also incredible
If it plays good, stays in tune and give you the sound you like, go for it.
I purchased the same 2019 Gibson 60's spec 2019 in bourbon burst and I had that instant connection with this guitar. I don't feel bad at all for my purchase because this is a matter of personal preference. The heart wants what the heart wants and no one can stop that my friend!!! I'm behind you 100% on this... Keep doing what your doing!!!
*Pays $2500 for a 2019 Les Paul*
"This is not a Gibson bashing video."
Thanks for clarifying Fluff xox
"The wand chooses the wizard, Harry."
Company is made of people, people make mistakes. The guitar stands beautiful and great, rock on fluff!
Yeah,and it's not like the builders are responsible for the PR department's decisions.
Yeah sure, but if people make mistakes everytime there's nothing left to trust in, and Gibson has been making mistakes since quite a long time. In my opinion when they crushed hundreds of perfectly made guitars with that stupid tractor instead of giving them to someone who would need it, they just fucked everything up, the respect I always had for the company, even throught all the last bad times with wrong bets made to focus the company, with that last act, they just went out. By the way I have to say that I own 3 Gibson guitar (2 new, 1 second handed guitar), I don't know obout the last owners, but this only proves that the new ones just don't give a fuck for anything but money.
Cheers.
Renan Beltrão By the way, his guitar has a really nice aspect.
There are other great guitars
Don’t feel bad fluff. I work at guitar center and those Les Pauls have been selling like crazy.
People still love the Les Paul sound. Nothing can’t beat it
You can’t help falling in love with a guitar as long you’re happy
Still waiting on the permanent 7 string in Gibson's line ⏰
"PLAY EXTENDED"
The closest you’ll get is epiphones MKH Les Paul custom. Probably won’t see another
@@xsonicassassinx which is why is stick with schecter 🤷♂️
@@demanthedemon7509 I looked at those, heard that they were like really heavy
Abram Dutton it is pretty heavy. More than my 6 string les Paul. It’s almost 10 pounds but sounds incredible. I bought one a few weeks ago and can’t put it down.
Same, with evertune
a big hello from Panama City, Panama! I always dreamed of having a Les Paul. See Slash in every magazine, listen to appetite for Destruction as a creed every day of my childhood ... A Les Paul was a dream. At 44, and with almost 30 years playing guitar, recorded on many local albums, including those of my own band, I could finally have the budget to buy the guitar I wanted. Then, the play authentic video got public...
Mark became a hero to me. Watching it in his Norman's Rare Guitar video series. Knowing about his contract with Gibson, I told myself: this is what I needed to finally buy the guitar of my dreams ... Bad PR not only ruined my desires for a Les Paul, but it also made me not want to see Mark Agnesi anymore. Believe it or not, I am a proud owner of a Balaguer guitar to my specifications, to my liking, something that, with my budget, would never happened with Gibson. (sorry if my English is bad. it is not my native language)
I'll take it off your hands as you're nervous to keep it. Doing you a favour
My favorite guitar is my Les Paul classic 2018 with p90's and never would I be ashamed of it. Enjoy it, like it l, play it!
Honestly, Fluff, power to ya. I just bought a Gibson Les Paul Tribute and it looks, plays, sounds, and feels amazing. Stays in tune, too!
Hey man, you rock what you want to rock. Honestly I dig that guitar you’ve got.
I picked up a 2019 SG 61 standard and I love it. I’ve had a few SG’s over the years and this one is fantastic.
You said it perfectly. I bought my first Gibson a few weeks before the play authentic video came out. A 2019 Les Paul Studio, tangerine burst. Likewise, I loved mine immediately, and have been more reserved with my joy for this great instrument. For the record, this makes my 12th guitar, with 7 being daily drivers. It's at the top of the heap. The others include a solar, Jackson's, schecters, deans an Ibanez and a vintage charvel.
Play Authentic bs aside, when you instantly bond with a guitar - regardless of who makes it - nothing else matters. Enjoy your new LP, it looks gorgeous
If you dig it, you dig it. I still love my 2014 Les Paul. It plays awesome, stays in tune, and feels good in my hands. That's all that matters.
Come on Fluff, who cares what people say or think. You found a guitar that had you stoked, you bought it...great! be glad you had the cash to buy and enjoy it.
Hi Fluff , thanks a lot for sharing. I really appreciate the sensibility of saying "I'm nervous about but I want to share , anyway." Hence all the polemics, faults and flaws we are used to know about Gibson. Aside the facts about BAD management , bollocks like "only a Gibson is good enough" wrong diplomacies and stuff of that sort , I really think in 2019 the Les Paul's are back to the quality we should pay for. in my humble opinion, in your hands your new guitar can truly become the piece of Art it should be. That's what she's made for. Enjoy!
You do you man. I'm a huge Gibson guitar fan! Their marketing and PR work not so much but I'm still very much in love with Les Paul and SG 🤘
I had to say that i don't try the 2019 Stardard line, but recently I purchase a 2013 Traditional Gibson Les Paul and is absolutely fantastic. In the moment that I got it I feel just like you, so here is my like to this video my friend
Congrats on the new guitar dude!
I play a 2013 LP Standard (Dessert Burst), it sounds unreal and feels great in my hands. Though over the years I've had more than a few people tell me that it's shit because it's not from "the good era". Haha. Play what you love, and love what you play!
Btw the LP is my #2 guitar, my #1 is a squire classic vibe 50s butterscotch Tele. (Pine Body)
HATE ME! Haha
I recently upgraded from a dean evo to a 2019 Gibson LP Tribute. Absolutely flawless. Fell in love with it the first time I played it at guitar center
Regardless of the manufacturer, a great guitar, that speaks to you, is an inspirational tool. Rock what you like and enjoy!
the consumer has to have confidence in the brand and its solid future in order to make a confident choice . its great that they produce quality instruments now . its great that you found a super guitar that you enjoy playing . thanks for posting . i hope that Gibson takes you on board as a ambassador for the brand . I think if you like a particular brand of guitar who really cares what brand it is anyway .
Great video. I feel you have used your platform to express the feelings of many musicians and people.
I just bought a 2019 Studio. I too feel your joy and am ecstatic over the quality and enjoyment of playing it. I think Gibson is back. Now get rid of the PR manager and start over in that department!
Thanks for sharing and glad you found such a great guitar to take home!
As always, you come off very grounded and down to earth. The internet as a whole could learn something from keeping a cool head and not flying off the keyboard as the first thing they do, when they see something that upsets them. Congrats on your new guitar.
It's your money, buy what you want brother. That's the way I see it with anything I buy. 👍🤘
As a fellow lover of the Les Pauls, I share this sentiment big time. As someone who owns a 2017 Standard, and gets flamed pretty regularly for loving it, I get it. Thankfully it's a Blueberry Burst, so it gets some bonus points from the public. I also would modify something you said, I think Gibsons from 2016 onwards were when they really significantly upped their quality and nailed it. I would agree that the 2019 line is following suit and is absolutely stellar.
"Along with the excitement, I also felt..."
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@@AlejandroFloresmotorsport I'm a Gibson fan dude, have a Flying V and LP Studio...
@@AlejandroFloresmotorsport wow you really can't take a joke ha...
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I love all my Gibsons. 2007 LP Studio, 2019 LP Standard (modern spec) and 2019 LP Trad Pro V.
Just enjoy your new LP! Congrats for that!
Hey man. You’re right: bonding with a guitar is a rare thing. In 2010, I was in the market for my first really nice electric and I had a budget of $2000. I left the store with an Sg Faded because I connected with it far more deeply than any other that day. Just enjoy your guitar!!!!
>firebird x >perfectly good
Pick one(1)
It's beautiful. I just bought a 2019 Classic. I understand why people have been a bit offended by 'Play Authentic' but it doesn't change the fact that Gibson has improved - and still is my favourite guitar brand...
No demo..dang it..No, I'm glad you found a Gibby that you like..In the end that's all that matters, right..who cares about all the other crap..Enjoy your new guitar man..it looks sweet..
God Bless...Barry..
Thank you for this video. I have a LP 2006 and it is by far my favorite all around guitar. I have favorites for specific situations, but playing in a cover band the LP still is my preference for a versatile and great sounding guitar. I hate the bad press and how the brand is hurting such a classic brand, but I still love the guitars and personally have always been happen with the quality I received (though it sounds like recently the consistency has been an issue). Anyway, music is the sound man. If you get a killer sound on $100 off brand or a $5k custom Gibson I don't care. I just appreciate the time you take to share it, so thank you!
I got one of the last good Gibson’s of the last era (2012 lpj with carved top and two pickups) and it’s the best thing ever. There’s always diamonds in the rough, and I think I got lucky, but it’s great to see that they’re improgubg
I like that they're improgubg too
It's alright, Fluff! I find the recent stigma against Gibson ridiculous. As long as it sounds good, plays good, and feels good, go for it! I've never been more satisfied with my 2019 Les Paul Standard. Yes, it's a shame that the recent PR nightmares overshadowed the improvement of quality of their guitars.
If you feel comfortable with a guitar I think it should not matter what name is on the headstock. Just enjoy it and play great music with it =)
I just bought one, in bourbon. I am so excited. Its currently having a full setup. I should get it next week
Hey, to each their own! I proudly play ENGL and they are a customer service nightmare! haha
You are absolutely spot on about the 2019 standard LP. I got the seafoam green model and I cannot even wrap my head around how amazing that guitar is. It's unlike any Gibson I've ever played, and yet somehow still completely a Les Paul.
I guess you're okay with telling everyone now.
Rock it Fluff, glad to hear that it's so nice, I recently played a new SG and it was amazing. Some of the shops have been less than honest trying to sell of old stock claiming they are 2019 so buyer beware!
I'm a prs and Gibson player. I've a mccarty and a tremonti signature.
I love my custom classic les paul . I'm also very interested in buying a les paul modern from this year.
A great guitar to me is a great guitar no matter what's happening behind the scenes.
Listen to no one ! Try it, buy it and play it .
Simples! Rock on fluff she's a beaut !
It's ok, man. If you love the guitar; keep it.
Love is an authentic feeling!
Enjoy it. I on the other hand sold my 2016 Traditional and bought a PRS S2 singlecut one week after the video before the crushing and I keep wondering what took me so long. It’s my “fell in love with it” guitar. Gibson never again!
Gibson les paul is my favorite guitar. (My rig got a 3 out of five beards btw) not a fan of Gibson corporate. I feel the same way about my harley. Happens a lot unfortunately.
Sadly there are tons of gear snobs out there who think the only opinion that is correct is their own. Sadly nowadays so many people are intolerant of anyone's view other than them self because of the world we've created with social media. Everyone thinks the entire world needs to be just like they say it should be and it's very very sad.
When it comes to what guitar people like personal preference matters greatly. It's like trying to tell somebody the music they like is music that shouldn't be listened to, it's just absurd because personal opinion and preference is the ONLY thing that matters. Even if they won't admit it they know Gibson is a huge very in-demand brand that oftentimes does make fine instruments even though quality goes up and down over the years. If you feel you have to tell people then have no shame in doing so. Personally I would just enjoy having it and avoid trolls who want to tell you what you bought is bad simply because it's a Gibson. If you're happy with it that's all that matters.
My next guitar quest is the 50s standard cherry burst 🤷♂️ my cash my choice. Buy it for you. Play it for you.
I got a 2013 LP 70s Tribute and those guitars shipped with the PCB and Robot Tuners (I promptly replaced both with vintage spec stuff) Those guitars get so much hate but honestly the one I got plays better than stuff I’ve played at CME. Gibson’s brand image is absolutely not something you should worry about.
No sarcasm here,, enjoy your new guitar! :)
And, I am a Dean guitar player. Still no hate from me ;)
It's all about how much an instrument inspires the player. Sometimes the company behind that instrument can put one off, but it doesn't always matter. If the instrument inspires you that no further explanation is needed. Congrats on the new guitar man! You got a real beauty there!!
That’s a beautiful guitar. You do you, haters be damned.
The smartphone reference that you replied to someone in Instagram “a good guitar is a good guitar. If you had that strong of morals you wouldn’t have a cell phone either” was on point. I missed that here. Thanks for your videos and your commitment for the guitar community!!!
Who gives a crap what others think about Gibson.Congrats on ur new axe.i love mine👍...
@Anders Svensek buy a good used one dude.some are affordable.u don't have to buy new.
Enjoy your new guitar brother looks sweet lets hear it soon.
Friend: I bought a gisbon yesterday
Other friend: say what
I think it’s great that you found a guitar that speaks to you! Enjoy the heck out of it!
It's an awesome guitar. Tell the world about it. BTW love your channel.
I had the same experience with a 2019 Gibson studio les Paul tribute I recently tried at gak in the uk, I was instantly hooked on it and I was surprised tbh. Build quality, playability and sound were all perfect and for only £779 can’t really go wrong with that
This video is fucking awesome. Great job Fluff 💪🏼
Congrats on the LP. Play it! Love it! Be proud of it! It’s a beautiful guitar!
Even a broken clock is still right twice a day. Their company has PR and QC problems, but you can still find great guitars they make.
I have a 2012 Gibson LP standard. Once I put old school pots and caps it’s been awesome. Idk I try not to worry about ppls opinions. I heard I got lucky with mine as far as intonation and neck being straight - not to mention I got a real nice top without paying the uncharged price. Again- blind luck. I’ve noticed it plays and sounds better as it ages. Rock on Fluff
Big reason I love your videos.
They’re always A U T H E N T I C.
I recently started getting back into the guitar. I only own 2 guitars - one cheap off brand acoustic and a 2002 Les Paul Studio which my parents payed for half of on my birthday about 15 years ago. It's a guitar I will never sell because a) I love it and it plays great b) it's got sentimental value. Anyways, congrats on the new guitar - it's gorgeous.
To me the whole Gibson situation boils down to one thing, Gibson should drop that whole lifestyle idea over the Gibson brand and focus on making guitars.
Bro. I picked one up, almost identical specs to this one, the other day for the first time. Let me tell you, I definitely had the same reaction. The only thing stopping me from walking out with it was having to pay for college, but man... it was a dang good guitar.
Who cares, it's your money to spend!
Gibson has gone [14 ] days now without an incident!
Totally agree! Congratulations on the LP
There’s entirely too much talking about Gibson the company and not the guitars.
EDIT: Do we even know the reasons behind the bulldozing? If the instruments were below their new quality standards and couldn’t be fixed, then it makes complete sense. Also IP litigation is a very common thing these days, I can’t comment on the merits of their claims because I don’t know enough.
That wouldn't stop the ones that are playable being donated or sold for much cheaper?
They couldn't sell them, and there was something about taxes at the end of the year. But I do not live in the USA, so I can't really explain how this works.
Gibson replied that they were unsafe a few days later but that's bs, knowing that they were brand new and they opened them from their cardboard just to destroy them. Plus they destroyed some ES without any electronic, so not only they're cunts, but they're also liars.
The truth is that they just didn't want to give them.
Nightpacer1 You’re right, but given how much they’ve been criticized for their quality, I wouldn’t have let those guitars go out the door either.
@@Supperconductor that's why I said either *donate* them or sell them at a large discount. If people buy them with the knowledge that the quality isn't great and that's *why* they're been sold cheap/donated then you can't expect people to be let down as long as the guitar is playable
Nightpacer1 I understood what you meant, but I think that is a bad idea from a branding point of view. Take for example Wedgwood, they destroy any pieces that don’t meet their standards. Any company that markets themselves as a premium brand, they would probably do the same. Especially now under the leadership of the new CEO, they’re trying to turn their reputation around. For years I’ve wanted to buy a Gibson LP, but everyone who has personal experience with the brand told me “Keep looking until you find a good one”. That frankly turned me off completely. In the past, Gibson let substandard guitars go out to retailers that would up destroying them. I can tell you if any of those “seconds” wound up in the hands of an unsuspecting customer, their reputation would sink. I would love to buy a deeply discounted B-Stock Gibson, but I suspect these had serious flaws. Before JC, I had seen some pretty horrific flawed Gibsons at retailers and was told “No discount, sold as is”. I will eventually buy a LP, but it will be made by PRS.
Dude, you got a badass guitar. Feel good, ignore the haters! I bought a 2018 Gibson and I have had the same experience. I love that guitar, and I have not put it down much since. All my other guitars are jealous. PLAY IT AND BE HAPPY. :D
Dude...I’m telling ya’...Ryan ‘Fulff’ Bruce Signature Gibson RD Artist.
I’d sell a kidney to get one.
This is the reason I'll watch your videos over your guitar review brethren. The sheer honesty in admitting your trepidation is admirable. Coincidentally I recorded a video that's sitting on my iPhone that I was going to share, but through a slightly different lens. Of all my guitars, the one I love playing the most is a Vintage VS100 with Burstbucker Pros and an Emerson prewired kit - it's for all intents and purposes a cheap guitar with a few stupid mods. I would never claim it to be a 60th anniversary reissue, but I didn't buy it/mod it thinking it would be. I just enjoy playing the hell out of it.
I don't think it's about playing authentic, it's about playing unapologetic. Be proud of that Les Paul you purchased, Fluff. It looks awesome and I'm sure you're going to write some great music on it.
You bought a guitar, not the company. Don't sweat it :-)
Jon Gibbins well said
Hope it stays awesome. Would love to see a follow up vid in 6 to 12 months to see if the neck and headstock joints have stayed solid. I'm less interested in companies PR issues and more about their instruments quality.
Nobody:
Hey lets buy a brand new Gibson during controversial Gibson times: Fluff
In all seriousness, enjoy what makes you happy.
Congrats !! It’s a beautiful instrument, one of my all time favorite. Hope you enjoy it. Welcome to the club. I own 3 Gibson and one strat. Wouldn’t sell them for anything.
"I'm embarrassed to tell anyone"
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I love my 2019 50s standard gold top !!! Best guitar i ever played . smokes my pre McCarty and CE24 . smokes and of my fenders and plays just like my 1957 LP . im hooked I'll buy another for sure !! It feels vintage . these 2019s will be special and will increase in value. You sir have a 200k guitar 50 years from now .
Noooo.. Fluff got his family kidnapped by gibson😂
I picked up a 2019 Tribute SG. I got it about a month before their horrible PR debacle. Long story short, I picked it up, felt amazing, the quality was good and it rules. Totally enjoying it. No shame.
i came for guitar review and sound, im disappointed
glad you bought a new guitar and glad you posted a review unbiased or sponsored in any way. Good to hear they are worth the hefty price! Great channel!
Welcome to the best sounding and playing guitar you'll ever own. I own several custom shop guitars from Jackson, bc rich, dunable, and Gibson. As much as I love my guitar collection. I find myself playing my Gibson les Paul custom the most.
Glad you made this video, I'm a Les Paul fan and like others very concerned about the quality of current model Gibson's. Very nice to hear a positive note on Les Paul quality thanks man.
I have been a Fender fan all my life but 2 week's I fell in love with a SG standard so I bought it and have been afraid to tell people I bought it but not anymore thanks for helping me get over my fear of buying a GIBSON ☮️ peace out Fluff
I own a recent '61 reissue, SG, and a Les Paul Classic. Two of the best guitars I have ever owned, and I've been playing since the 60's.
They knocked it out of the park for the standard 50's and 60's in 19. Seriously badass guitar. I also have a 16 and well it no where near the same quality