BARNFIND 1950s Gibson Guitar in the Worst Condition I've Ever Seen.. 

that's like 20k worth of custom shop relicing

As someone that absolutely adores basket case guitars, I’m so jealous of all these finds!

“The best I can do,” proceeds to breathe more life into a zombie plank of wood than actual living trees have in them. Great playing, great find. I’ll be watching the next chapter in this guitar’s story for sure. Loving the new album, it’s been my road soundtrack since you released it. Keep doing what you’re doing man, it’s making the world a better place.

Almost teared up when you started playing. Thinking about that guitar finally getting a chance to shine again and show some life. It's been waiting for along time to be played like that and you did a wonderful job!

I honestly believe this old axe was just waiting for a guy like you, Matthew,, to bring her back to life. She would be very greatful, I feel. “Play on Man”!

Omg, I actually started laughing when you started playing that thing. Looks like a total wreck, horribly neglected, and nearly destroyed..... but sounds like a dream!

That sounded magical. Only you can make a busted barely hanging together guitar sound like magic. Can’t wait to see the restoration.

I love these old guitar find and rebuild series you do. Thanks for tracking down another one for some great content for us. Can't wait for the next video on this one.

Bro. Your album is absolute fire. I have been rocking it everywhere. Can't wait for that Vinyl to drop. Get on a tour, man. Take my money for that live show 🔥🔥🔥

"If I don't make RU-vid videos, then I go back to a 9 to5 job. So, let's plug it in." Belly laugh!😅

Brother, that blues riff you just played on that LP Junior was amazing. I loved that heart broke and lonesome sound you played for us. I'm ready to see more videos on the restoration of this guitar.

Another amazing find. Keep making music and keep making RU-vid videos. It’s a great way for us old guys to live our dreams through you. Peace

Truly a testimony to Gibson's greatness. Great find indeed!!

Wow.....considering what all that guitar has been through, it sounds fantastic!!! I can't wait to hear it again when you've been able to put some time into restoring it!

This guitar couldn't be in better hands. This dude is as genuine and passionate about guitars as they come.

it actually sounds fantastic!! I think you should try to preserve the look, if you could somehow keep the remaining paint from flaking off that'd be incredible

Love these restoration videos. Looking forward to future developments with this one.

looking forward to seeing the restoration process of that guitar Matthew, I love seeing these old guitars come back to life!

This may be your best video yet friend. To take an instrument like that and play something so organic and raw that really was incredible. thanks for your work and keep on keepin on.

That's a great way to check out an old guitar that has a structurally compromised neck, low open tuning & some slide. I like the fact that you can see just hints of the original finish. This should be an interesting and rewarding challenge, Man, and I'm surely looking forward to seeing and hearing the results! Peace right back at ya. Nice one Matthew. 🎶⭐👍

I’m actually looking forward to see the entire recovery process. Incredible is this sounds great at the moment. I’m sure you are able to rescue this to the best condition that it ever had. Super beautiful acquisition man. Congrats at all!

There's something quite magical about these old Gibsons. I'm in the UK so quite envious that you have so many guitar-hunting opportunities somewhat on your doorstep. Great work so far. Can't wait to see the restoration.

Good for you. Have fun as you restoreit!

Amazing find, Matthew! Looking forward to the restoration.

10/10 matthew scott video

This is an awesome find and already has some spark of an old soul! Really looking forward to the restoration progress!

Definitely looking forward to seeing what comes of this! Love the restorations.

For some reason I really like this journey. The journey that you take is on to find old relics and bring them back to life. It really played cool with the slide. But I can't wait to see how you fix it. Really like what you do

Given the condition of the guitar, I'm amazed that the Pickup and Volume Pot both work. The guitar sounds great! I'm looking forward to the restoration video/s, and hearing about the choices you'll have to make.

This is like those heartbreaking videos when someone rescues an old dog or a cat, and they're been neglected and ignored, then they finally get a bath, and a hug, and sit calm and safe getting stroked until they start to relax. You can almost hear that guitar's tension evaporate when you start that slide playing, finally getting the love and attention it deserves.

Sounds fantastic! I'm sure you'll do a great job in the restoration.

Matthew, you are truly blessed and gifted. Another awesome find for something you weren't sure was going to work at all. It sounded pretty good to me. Can't wait for the next video. Rock on!

What a gorgeous six string!! Man, I can't wait until she's structurally restored! Great find!!

This is absolute terrifying condition. You are a miracle worker. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

This is going to be a great resto series to watch. Can’t wait

When you started playing it after putting some new strings on it my heart was moved honestly. There’s something beautiful and kinda sad about an old guitar being played again. It’s like you brought life back into it. Can’t wait to see the restoration. Keep it up man ❤

Matthew bro, you make anything sound so wonderful! This sounds amazing. I hope you can follow up on anything else you learned about the history of that guitar.

Making such beautiful music on such a compromised instrument proves just how gifted a musician you are. Thank you.

Excited for a restoration video. Love your work man!

So cool, love this aspect of your channel. It's all great but so cool to see these treasures that you find

Another Nice find Matthew looking forward to the next installment of the restoration good luck

Fantastic episode! What a great relic!

it is good to see you back to your guitar resurrection videos. What a find and it plays amazing even in that horrible condition. Hopefully, you will get it back to great playing condition.

I’m so excited to see this! As a guitar builder and vintage guitar collector this is a gem the witness

UNREAL Matthew, this guitar will be a slide MONSTER! One of your best videos to date, and that is saying a lot. So rad seeing this old soul come back to life. With your blues riff, I kept thinking how I'd love to hear it in the hand of @RandyHouser as well. 10/10, can't wait to see your restoration.

Matthew, as always thanks for making and posting these videos, very informative for any Gibson player and dreamer!

Some folks mistake a 'conservation' project for a 'restoration' project. Restoring is making an item look and function as if it were new. Conservation is stopping the disintegration of an item, and making it functional again. This old Gibson was conserved very well. Nice work.

Hey man, been watching you on RU-vid since the days you would just post videos of you playing blues while it's raining outside. I always felt like you had more to give, and your new album absolutely rocks! Congrats on realizing a life dream! I've been listening online but just I also pre-ordered a vinyl copy from your store and can't wait to get that later this year. Keep the great content and music coming!

She’s got some life in her yet! Love to see the guitar get a makeover. Beautiful slide playing Matt

This is really cool Matthew. I’d love to see more of these from you.

Can’t wait to see an update on that beauty!!

Awesome Matthew, great find. The pickup sounds good. Can't wait to see you bring it back to life. Cheers

Looking forward to seeing if it's salvageable. You already showed it has a great sound, but honestly that's more on you and that fantastic amp. Good luck man!

Amazing find. Looking forward to further videos. Thank you. Phil, Suffolk U.K.🇬🇧

These rebuild are always amazing !

Cannot wait to see how the restoration goes on this one.

Love your album Matthew, been obsessed with the song Amy, especially the clean intro. I need to learn how to play it myself.

Looking forward to next video on this guitar. Great sound. Nice find matt

This has to be one of the best episodes you done Matthew, I love this would have to be the crown jewel in your collection that pickup sounds magic worth the restoration

Can't wait to see this when it's done.. It's gonna be an epic guitar. Love seeing life breathed back into something like this..

Absolutely love these videos. Wish a find like that would be possible here in Germany. Cool stuff! Really enjoyed your album btw!

Matt, excellent video.....Looking forward to it's restoration.

Glad u coming out with some vids

Holy cow that's gonna be a good save. It sung as soon as it was plugged in. I checked out your album by the way. I love the songs and especially the tones you get. Keep it up.

Subscribed to see what becomes of this epic guitar. Especially if you keep it as original as possible and put the right work into it. So much potential in this video and series to make this channel skyrocket. But the caveat is, I cant take it remotely seriously if nothing comes from this or it's half assed. You got this dude.

Love these vids, sounds awesome and is a testament of how these guitars stand the test of time. Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱

Awesome! Now an actual restoration is needed, sweet!

I actually like the old dirty worn down look, gives it some character. Several years ago I found a Univox Hi Flier at a dump, cracked headstock, missing the humbucker in the bridge. Took her home, gave it alot of TLC replaced all the broken parts and turned it into a beautiful instrument. Looking up the info I could find on it the model is from the 70's though I couldn't find an exact date. Been one of my favorite guitars ever since. Love the light weight feel.

It just goes to show that a good player can make anything sound good! Great score I can’t wait to hear it when it’s restored

Great video. I can't wait to see how it scrubs up after your TLC!

Amazing it still sounds that good. Looking forward to seeing your restoration process.

I have a 55 and the bridge is definitely the thicker version. I have a really early serial number as well, so I would think this is a 54. Very excited for this series!

What a great find. Some lovely tone still to be had. If it can be structurally stabilized, then refinished, it should look and sound stunning.

Really looking fwrd to watching you rescue this guitar - Thanks Matt! 😎

Yeah, enjoyed it a lot, man. Can't wait for the next eps!

Love the tone of the P90. Awesome. Will be sweet when you finish the repairs. I have done a half dozen vintage acoustic basket case guitars. Earliest were 1960's vintage for me: a '63 Epiphone and W. German Framus 12 string Texan. Old instruments deserve to be restored and played if possible.

Great find! You should spray a lacquer coat over it to preserve whats left of the finish. It looks awesome 👌

This reminds me of my recent attic find. 1965 Fender Mustang in condition nearly as "bad" as this one. But the pickups work! Amazing video, as always!

My grandpa and I used to rebuild old guitars. I have an old Gibson 12 string electric guitar that me and him started when I was a kid and never got to finish. He also played a 1957 fender strat religiously every Saturday night for over 20 years in a band. Love the video man can't wait for the next!!

Barn Finds sounds like a great name/concept for an album. Thanks for sharing! 🎸

There's no way I would refinish that guitar. It sounds great as is. The way it looks is proof of life and is obviously giving it the great tone it has.

I love the guitar hunting episodes, road trips to see old guitars amd amps. Then the restoration amd making music. That slide work was excellent, that old thing still has something to say

So jealous! Best of luck with this restoration, mate!

Love these vintage Guitar findings and restoration series!

Wow, what a find. Looking forward to following this guitar’s rebirth.

Dont know if its possible, but if you could somehow clear coat the guitar to seal in the patina of the flaking paint amd wear, that would be incredible. The tone pot coming unstuck right at the end was a sign that this beautiful piece of music making history wants to live. So excited to see where this project goes!

Sounds amazing, love 50s juniors, well worth giving it a sympathetic restoration. Wonderful find

cant wait to follow the journey on this one. great video as always matthew

What a find! Definitely worth restoring to player quality.

That guitar is mostly beautiful and slightly horrifying at the same time. What a find man!!

The remaining paint looks like its a TV model. Great video, can't wait to see next one, thanks.✌️🇬🇧

Subscribed! Stoked to watch what happens with this guitar.

i honestly didnt know what to expect when you started to play, but it wasn't much, but you slid into the 4, i got goose flesh, and by the time you were thru, i was pulled over on the shoulder in tears. i really needed to see, and hear this right now. thank you.

oh man that thing looks special

That sounds great. Would love to see the full restoration. Subscribed.

Saw your thumbnail a few days ago of the guitar then saw the guitar for sale on FB marketplace. Super cool!

Dude! That's badass! You should leave the finish as is!! Just restore the playability part. 🤘

Such a great find! It does sound really good too! I wouldn't repaint it once it's all repaired, it's cool to see that flaky paint on it...

Great find, I still see the beauty in her, and she still sounds meaty. I can't wait to see the finished product. Good luck!

I know you were just trying to get a video together, but that was actually quite a bit of fun. Thanks for sharing, I think lots of us enjoyed that.