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I now own two studios which are vastly different in sound weight and tone. Mainly since I have dimarzios in the newer 2013 model And Seymour Duncans in the 1983 . I also own an Epiphone Trad Pro III which is quite different from the Studios. I've tried other models. Like custom and they are vastly different in many ways . I just can't afford one.
They aren't so different when you have the same pickups on the same Les Paul type of guitar, it will be about the same %99. Enjoy your Studio's I really loved the new ones as well, in the store, but you can always get a nice ESP LTD EC-256 it's also amazing guitar for $500. I love mine... @@clarkbabin9799
hahaha...yep..got it in one....its called "Murphys law"......cheers....and watch out for your dings and dongs...and don't change the pickups....EVER.....haha
The issue is your dings come from different things. Murphy has a special set of keys... a special railroad tie to do special aging. I think its crap id never buy one
Love you trogly but, just my two cents, I don't think it's drama that people are vexed by this signature. I think It feels like Gibson is trying to push a Gibson collectable and not a Kirk Hammett collectable. I think that if I was a big enough KH fan and wanted to buy a replica of one of his guitars, I would want it to be exactly the way that it is in the videos and pictures that made me love it. I would feel ripped off if I shelled out 8k to get a guitar that has the wrong pickups and the wrong logo. Imo Gibson really needs to reevaluate their current priorities.
@@rainyday2315 I think that may be objectively true, depending on how you feel about EMGs, I think that upgrade might be diminished by the fact that it's a KH signature. I think for me personally I wouldn't care if the pickups are better, I'd care that I'm getting an accurate replica of the guitar. That's my personal feeling though, I think it ultimately comes down to how much a fan is willing to pay and how accurate they want it to be
IMO, a signature guitar is different than a tribute to a specific iconic guitar from an artist's past. If Kirk ordered one of these today perhaps he wouldn't get one with EMG's but if Gibson is going to label this as a Hammett "1989" signature then it should be authentic to that guitar. Why bother aging it if they're going to ignore other characteristics? Personally, I'm not a Hammett or EMG fan... far from it, but I'd be disappointed if I were. And then there's the price... basically upwards of $10k after tax for what, exactly?
@@styrenebuilds6851 Like I said... "If Kirk ordered one of these today perhaps he wouldn't get one with EMG's but if Gibson is going to label this as a Hammett "1989" signature then it should be authentic to that guitar." ... Kirk could have just as well had a new LPC with T-Types and made it a signature guitar without the "1989" distinction and the overpriced relic nonsense.
I know. It's clearly just meant to be an overpriced decoration, so why not have it be accurate to the looks? It also strikes me how, yes, a lot of guitars are valuable for good reason, but imagine trying to resell a signature/replica that's not even accurate to the original. Something like this is only valuable because people agree it's "like the actual guitar", but like... it isn't lol
Lmao. Yeah if they had made it a Gibson USA LP Custom with a slight premium from the LP Standards, they would sell like hot crack! Now it's basically only aimed at Metallica fans, a cheaper Custom you can modify now that's the bees knees!
Actually, the trend has been the exact opposite. Many of the newer premium sig and customshop collaboration models from Epiphone, have more accurate specs than some Gibsons. Gibson is the one who's known for fuck'n the dog on the accurate specs.
@@aidanfriedfeld8889 Honestly at $2000 the Gibson AJ sig. LP standard silverburst wasn't a bad deal. It had the wrong pickups and a mix of custom and standard specs. Looking back now after all the price hikes, it seems decent. I'm very content with my Epiphone version with Frank Frazetta "The Berserker" custom art. I swapped in a Tusq XL nut with the proper string spacing, Gotoh keystone tuners and the EMG 81/85 ZW set. I wouldn't sell it for less than 2k.
@@andrewbecker3700 Considering it is now non factory original, you would be lucky to get half what you paid. Regardless what you put into it....or so we are told by the people who want the money for themselves....
Kirk Hammett is the most overrated player He’s using someone else’s Les Paul and capitalizing off it Mustaine is so much better than him all around But Gibson is just using Kirk for all the Metallica fan boys out there
Main takeaway here is that Kirk Hammet’s name must sell A LOT of guitars, cause that’s like the 3rd or 4th Hammet signature from Gibson in a 2 year window.
That headstock looks like they just roughed it up with a sanding pad. For that money. If Kirk had EMG in it, this is not correct signature. Easy as that. Nice moneygrab again.
Well, it is what gibson is doing best at the moment... Ridiculously overpriced guitars and strangely spec:ed "Signature" models..the powerbridge and t-types are just wrong in every way..
When you turned up the Piezo output and played:"Fade to Black", I thought it was just about perfect. And, I'm not even a Metallica fan. I have covered that tune in one or two bands. As of January 2024, I have recently played a Godin (belonging to a joint member of the band I presently play with) that includes a Piezo output (with full EQ) and the standard magnetic pickups- plus a synthesizer interface that I imagine works brilliantly but that I'm unlikely to utilize. I've enjoyed layering the acoustic output with the traditional one.
Just got mine today, the best custom I have ever owned (68 Ri murphy, regular black, white customs, norlins.. ) even with no EMG pickups (you can swap anytime) its such a great instrument with tones of sustain, definetly justified its price :) edit: I came to realize that on his 79 V from first days and albums of metallica he was using these pickups that came stock, maybe thats why he decided to come with T-Type pickups? Same pups are on 2023 79 Flying V reissue
😂 guess i created that look with an epiphone LP and a similar bridge, with dimebag Darryl pickups, paid 400 for guitar, spent 230 on the pick-ups and right around 150 for the locking tuners and the rest of the stuff to, black it out.
Bro I bought my 2002 Melody Maker for $379 out the door with gig bag. It isn't 2003 anymore. Those MMs are about 850 used rn btw, and the guitar in the video will be on Reverb for $11k 5 minutes after the new ones sell out, which they always do.
wasn't that slash model from 2003? that was alot of money for a guitar in those days. now add inflation and now make it even more limited and boom there's the price. 1200 limited pieces for slash vs 120 pieces for kirk
I picked up that reverb offering from a little over a week ago. Was listed as Vintage Dirty Cherry refin but was supposed to be a studio with a standard neck. I was crossed between the pickguard on or off. Did a poll of friends and family. Most said no pickguard. So im leaving it off but id have to find some screws since those screws were not shipped with the guitar.
Equalizer and compression can be done on a pedalboard and helps take a lot of the quack out of the piezo. Some systems let you run a stereo cable out, which can let you just send the piezo to a dedicated acoustic setup and then front of house, no electric guitar pedals and amps needed.
Go price a custom Fender sometime, difference is, you can't build the Gibson out of Warmoth for the price of a Mexican strat. Wait until you price check a Fodera.
@@rocketpigrecords3719 Warmoth parts aren’t bad either. I’ve built several strats and p basses from Warmoth parts and they’re very nice. I haven’t bought a Fender since haha
@@bucknasty69 I like my Gibbys, I've played & owned "improved" versions and to me, the original is best. Fenders, though...who doesn't make a better/equivalent strat? Yamaha, ESP, Music Man, G&L, hell Guitar Fetish will sell you a Slick that'll make you forget Squier exists for under 3 bills. Chalk and Cheese, though. These Kirks are limited edition collector pieces. Way more than 125 customers for that, but I'd never consider it for myself.
@@rocketpigrecords3719 Same here. I like Gibsons, and love the ones I’ve owned. Their modern guitars are great, they’re just overpriced. Same goes with Fender.
Nice one man. Nice looking guitar, the piezo specs remind me of the custom shop Slash from the Velvet Revolver era. You should catalogue one of those… one of my fave Slash models 🤘🏼
I think I remember a video where Kirk said the one he had, had really shallow worn frets and it was almost like a fretless. I thought he recorded some of the black album solos with it
I am struggling to see this as a Kirk Hammet recreation guitar. Too many differences. It is a signature but not a recreation. Without EMG’s it just isn’t the fade to black guitar
Salutations Austin! Nice Signature Les Paul Custom, I would rather it not have the Murphy Lab treatment, just brand new condition would be my preference, however, I do like the addition of the Fishman bridge with the built in pickup, but I might have been wired differently, such as a stereo Les Paul is, except with the piezoelectric pickup on it’s own separate output. In the case, it might be a good idea to use a magnetic latch to keep the storage compartment secure, so the contents don’t fall out all over the interior of the case, and potentially scratching the guitar. The pickups could easily be swapped out for those who want a different sound option. I think Gibson should offer a more affordable version of this guitar, without the Murphy Lab treatment, for working musicians, and also an Epiphone version for those on a smaller budget too. It sounds pretty good, as is, and I would not be surprised if a lot of musicians would like a Les Paul Custom such as one of these. Thanks for sharing this with us all! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🎸
I must say the price is crazy for What you are getting. You get a less desirable custom for almost Twice the price with blemishes in the finnish. You really have to be fan to buy this one.
I like the aging except for that chip they put in there to simulate removing the pick guard. It's bright white and it's the only chip so it really stands out. It's like having a chip in the paint on your car.
The Gibson Custom Shop can’t recreate an 80’s guitar because it’ s a factory too. So short neck tenon and thick binding became an impossible half turn. Just another name for another speed factory.
I didn’t actually know this guitar was coming out so that’s cool, I’ve always been a huge Metallica fan and thought that black Custom looked awesome so it’s interesting hearing about this one
Seeing as they're doing lesser years of Les Paul, might be time for them to revisit how they do the Deluxe as I have a pretty crazy idea for one and don't feel comfortable cutting up an original to have 4 mini humbuckers, I'm pretty sure it'll fit, but I just don't find examples that are rough enough for me to warrant something so drastic and the new ones don't have the volute
@@pierresauve8612 Yeah, but as said I don't see a volute on them, so they're not exactly as accurate as say a Standard 50s, hence why I think they should revisit the Deluxe 70s, add a volute and perhaps do a maple neck, maybe even pancake body, but I understand if they don't do the last bit
Clean tones are sweet just roll the treble back if you hear it too bright.. to my ears they're sweet.. piezo works and saves lugging around that acoustic.. 8k is ridiculous.
Correction , the black hardware was fit on later in Metallica’s career. If you look up pics from the justice and black album era, the hardware was gold. Even in the booklet at 5:20 you can see the gold tuners , and they conveniently crop the pic so the tailpiece and bridge are out of the picture with Kirk’s right hand top of the bridge. If anything this a 2000’s era replica.
I can't help but wonder how much 9 little blocks of mahogany actually weigh. As most LPs will vary within a pound or so anyway, I've never felt the relieved vs. non on what I've owned.
So I just noticed in the B roll footage, that the $50K Greeny's frets are between the binding. Anyone know if the real Greeny still has its original frets, or if someone extremely skilled has refretted it? I couldn't imagine a guitar that's been played as much as that one still having the frets it left the factory with.
Has a lot of Norlin vibe to it. Page had a T top in his 59, and they were common stock pickups in the 70s. Lots of recordings with em. Perfect for country flavored rock. Johnny from Crack has a black 70s Srandard he's used on everything, sounds gorgeous. Great, now I want T tops lol
@@jake.e.wanabee5333 John Sykes is awesome. It’d be great to see Gibson show him some more love. As far as newer Gibson endorsees go, Mark Morton from Lamb of God is a great player. I wouldn’t mind seeing him get a signature model.
I think there are probably 125 kirk Hammett fans out there. Besides, I think that is who this is for. I kind of dig it, I like how it has a bit of a green look to it at certain angles due to the relicing.
He already commented on those. He said the case is cute but that they are just in no way worth it for him. He would have to put them IN a guitar to give tones and such and he rightly surmised that a solder mark would DRASTICALLY lower the resale. There are people on reverb and ebay trying to get upwards of $4000.00 for a set, lol. He has quite a few original PAFs so no reason to get reissues that he won't be able to compare without ruining the resale, which is his thing.
@@leviathan_is_meI don't believe him, if he can ask 5 gtand for a personal tour of his guitar world, he can certainly shell out 999.- bucks for a museum case of pickups! No need to demo them either, he'll sound the same as he sounds with EVERY guitar he 'plays'....🎸🤘🏼🎸
Next one will be a Jessica with a thin binding, a long neck tenon and a two piece flamed top. And a pair of expensive Gibson pickups instead seymour alnico 2.
Not to be one of "those"-guys.. but.. The And Justice for all album lady is actually called Doris.. The more you know... =D =D =D Thanks for another awesome review...=D
It's one thing asking silly money for a really old guitar, that's like 'fair enough, I get it' but you can get a used LPC from the late 80's for a couple of Grand. Crazy that you'd devalue your guitar by sticking a Piezo in it yourself but when Gibson do it the opposite is true lol
It's not like gas companies where you HAVE to buy it, so not buying on day 2 means nothing when they have record profits on day 1 and 3 because you filled up before or after the "send a message" day. Gibson has NO reason to do better QC (they are going for the older look and crap QC makes it look played in, right? 😂) besides most are buying these to put on a wall, not play so why bother? Ok....done being sarcastic. Seriously, the story Trog told the other day about the shop lowering the price on a lefty LP that just WON'T sell is what people should do...stop paying the idiotic prices and the prices will stop being idiotic. This simply will NOT happen any time soon and again, Gibson has no reason to lower until we give them one. Until then, enjoy the LTD, S by Solar, Harley Benton, and other brands that are built well, play well, and are beautiful...they just don't have that name on em. I'm not bashing in any way either, I would buy Gibsons in a heartbeat if I could....truth hurts.
Depends on the area. If it is in a highly visible place that looks totally out of place, that is going to hurt it a lot. If it is inconspicuous... none at all. Fickle beast haha
@3:20 I think this is the biggest sticking point for me - Wino and this Kirk Custom are both "reissues" of guitars where actual original models are half the price. Surely anyone who wants the real thing will go and buy the real thing, so this just feels like a fairly transparent way to get money out of collectors who Gibson know will buy everything they release.
Let’s be real here, Gibson isn’t for players at all anymore. They’re entirely serving the collectors base, people like Trogly that collect everything they can, fawn over them like these things are their actual children and more often than not can’t really play but for damn sure don’t get out and gig the things. It’s why new bands play Fender or smaller brands over Gibson 5 to one, Gibsons aren’t priced for working musicians and they don’t care, they’d rather milk the diehards for $1000 “collectible” pickups with a fucking case than make a good playing, reasonably priced guitar. Buy used or buy someone else, fuck this brand.
Gibson haven't changed their prices if you adjust for inflation. They were always priced for professionals. The difference is that there is a lack of professionals. No one is gonna become a cultural icon like Led Zeppelin or Aerosmith if they play rock music nowadays.
I love the channel. I don't play but it is interesting to all the specs. Too bad people are stealing his format. A dinosaur as a logo. "Toddzilla Guitars." He could have found a different name and logo
i had a black custom with gold hardware from the early 70s....BUT sold it to some lucky guy in england, as i was young and needed the money ( house, kids family you know how it is)....but now that i can afford most things, i wouldn't buy one again...love my prs mccarty 594 and Gibson SG61 faded.....better instruments too....
I really don't understand custom shop aging that isn't correct or believable. Paying a shit load of money for a 'relic', imo you should expect that it's done with extreme attention to detail, otherwise you may as well just throw some bricks at it and age it yourself. That also extends to the guitar.. as a custom shop model saying it's 'based' on a certain guitar, but then being so wildly out of spec with that model is just weird and makes it seem like a moneygrab
Fair enough the dislike of relics. What’s great about Gibson’s if you can buy in is that they come stock with that sensitive nitro finish which responds to your playing naturall. That I love!! However ML’s feel fantastic and are not just beaten up guitars. ML takes it to an art form. What’s great about a true vintage guitar that is naturally worn is that at least for me, I feel more about the music and less concerned about the preciousness of the instrument. I need to have quite a bit of wear on a new instrument before I stop stressing about dinging it up. If I could afford a Murphy Lab, I would expect every aspect of it from sound and feel to even the visuals to be way way cooler than a stock version. I think you get much more with a ML than just a guitar which has been whacked. PS: I restore violins and cellos for a living. Newly finished instruments are often nerve wracking to work on. Finish repairs are murder! But a hundred or 200 year old fiddle has a much more satisfying finish to polish and clean up. More makers are making more aged looking finishes and they mostly end up being way cooler than their pristine and shiny counterparts.
Lets be honest, they put it together with whatever parts they had at their factory, and priced it like they traveled back in time and brought back the original before it was handed to Kirk.
