SAVING a WRECKED GIBSON Les Paul

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SAVING A 1981 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM from the TRASH. Gibson Les Paul Restoration by ALEX GUSTAFSON of NEAT GUITARS.
Watch as Alex completely restores and SAVES a 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom. A prior owner attempted a disastrous DIY neck reset. Watch as Alex professionally restores this Les Paul.
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@PlayandTradeGuitars 6 месяцев назад

CLICK TO BUY - SHOP GIBSON GUITARS: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/cat--Gibson--3549 GUITAR GIVEAWAY Martin D-28: 1) SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications 2) Enter on GLEAM: gleam.io/competitions/QySws-martin-d28-giveaway Browse ALL GEAR: USA: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398 EUROPE: www.thomann.de/intl/index.html?offid=1&affid=2603 NEAT GUITARS - ALEX GUSTAFSON: Instagram: instagram.com/neat.guitars Facebook: facebook.com/neatguitars Located in Shorewood, IL

@n0nyabznss 6 месяцев назад

I would've stripped the finish and resprayed the whole guitar.

@scottyjordan3036 6 месяцев назад

Don't paint guys, That looks terrible, Great neck reset but You gotta be kidding.

@dejadejayoutube 6 месяцев назад

I'll never tire of these kind of guitar resto vids,...done in your own style of course, really good watching.👍

@guitarded78 6 месяцев назад

Awesome. My best guitar is a 1978 Deluxe heavily modified. Brass nut, with Dimarzio Super Distortions

@tracydee4681 4 месяца назад

That was one of the most satisfying repair videos I’ve ever watched! Yeah!!

@Mickm0j0green 6 месяцев назад

work with wood. had no clear idea how to get that neck out.now i do .what a job he has done, its beautiful . built kits to learn set ups and fret work and such, man is amazing you did get the right man for the job!

@williamdesmarais4931 5 месяцев назад

Ive done many repairs myself. Mostly because i love buying broken instruments for a heavy bargain and bringing them back to life. This one came out great. My latest was an epi 59 outfit with broken headstock and heal. $1,000 retail and I got it for $299 brand new but broken. A bit of work and she plays better than new. It is just rewarding.

@ivanemeny8634 4 месяца назад

That’s amazing work and I’m a guitar repairer here in England. Re pickups(in England anyway) a lot of people want a Les Paul that looks like a 59/60, but want it to sound like a 70s one! It took me a while to work that out.

@ClarkOVision 6 месяцев назад

One of the biggest Les Paul artists of the 80's was Steve Clark (RIP). He's the one I think of most. A fine restoration. Thanks for sharing.

@loubydal7812 6 месяцев назад

Truly outstanding restoration job. In the end it sounds amazing again, very full and noticeable harmonics, most players wouldn't tell it sounds different compared to a factory new one. I rather prefer bolt on necks, in case of a disaster the repairs or neck replacement will be easier. About the sound and sustain, there's the never ending debate on bolt on vs set neck, but there are some testing videos on RU-vid where bolt on neck guitars actually give a bit more sustain and sound great too, having both guitars in common same body build, fixed bridge, same pickups, and the neck fits fine and holds the body with no bolts. Thanks for the video.

@markpell8979 6 месяцев назад

This wasn't just a restoration, it was a resurrection. I assume you're keeping this one. Since you asked... I'm an experienced woodworker and have done this kind of work and made wrecked/ruined guitars better, maybe unnoticeably repaired unless you know what to look for and where, but nothing like what Alex has done here. A true work of art and labor of love. Respect!

@Ripperx121 6 месяцев назад

My brother knocked over his 60's Gibson Acoustic Firebird. Sent me a picture of the head stock broken off. I called him immediately. He is in his 70's and bought it very close to new. When he answered I said "Man are you ok". He cried for a few minutes. That was tough. He ended up having a guy in NYC fix it for him. You couldn't tell. Great job on this one! I think I said OMG like 10 times watch this! You sir are an artist.

@melon8909 6 месяцев назад

investments like that really do mean everything to the owner

@stevetodd629 6 месяцев назад

I did the same restoration on a Les |Paul. Very difficult.

@rangle187 6 месяцев назад

I have an 83 LPC in the same color and it was in the same condition when I bought it for $1100 15 years ago. Completely refinished the guitar in vintage white and had new frets installed and now I'll never sell it!

@JL-fs9wh 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely amazing! Great piece. Was captivated the whole video. He is a true artist!

@TheGorillafoot 5 месяцев назад

Restored an Gibson es125. Complete strip, refinished, electronics, frets, the works.

@tdlvsabs 6 месяцев назад

I have a 90s ibanez ag series hollowbody at luthier jim dacavas shop . a previous luthier closed up one humbucker hole and the coresponding pots. then put at least three coats of crappy black paint over the original burst and all the binding . they also changed the fretboard for some reason. jim is redoing most of it ,im doing the electricals myself.

@jimcamp2423 6 месяцев назад

I don't do set neck guitars for this exact reason. Bolt on necks only. I always figured that if you wanted a set neck bolt on, mate the surfaces and just add the wood glue ? Not quite the same neck joint, but close enough. I can't tell the difference between the bot on neck or the set neck for any guitar I've even played for music. Must be something to that, Clapton & Jeff Beck play bolt on necks and I know Clapton used to play a Gibson LP before he started performing with Fender products. So even my LP's are bolt on Epiphone or Mitchell guitars. And the 4 screws, the CNC neck pocket tightness, those hold in place just fine without requiring glue. I just don't see a reason to glue the neck into the body at the neck pocket. That's how good $ 100-300 Chinese builds have gotten. And if wood surfaces shrinks or swells, shims are exactly what the reset on this neck involved just the same. I do appreciate the refurbished Gibson video, just steers me toward a bolt on neck guitar even more.

@KevanRCraft 5 месяцев назад

NEAT GUITARS - ALEX GUSTAFSON's work is astonishing, great to witness. Les Paul Custom sounds awesome as well. great guitar.. Thanks..

@djguitarplayer9779 6 месяцев назад

Great to see professional people at work😊

@deandee8082 6 месяцев назад

should use hide or fish glue for the set neck joint, my opinion anywho.. what they used at the factory . . . looks fookin great and sounds great

@onemintjulep 6 месяцев назад

The "players" live a life of their own . glad you saved it and did a pro job. I'm against totally hiding the little scars these instruments get in the course of life . but im all for functionality and maintenance . good job 👍

@jimcoppa6946 5 дней назад

You are a true master of your craft great job well done

@MarkEdward-bl6cr 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic work now that's a guitar worth saving 🤘

@RandyFricke 6 месяцев назад

Nice! A black pick guard would really set it off over the top.

@jonlennon3348 6 месяцев назад

He did a phenomenal job.

@cgdv1515 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic job!

@petrekguitars 6 месяцев назад

What a incredible Guitar and a amazing safe... Well done. Best Regards Nik

@mikebrennan9633 6 месяцев назад

Amazing work, that was a fun watch :) Keep going brothers!

@Bat21bravo 6 месяцев назад

" TO BOLDY GO WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE" ...

@Santi66 6 месяцев назад

Hard job. Good job!

@DeeTee79 Месяц назад

This stuff is so satisfying to watch

@rockabilly12 6 месяцев назад

Best video yet!

@leightnite3056 6 месяцев назад

Love a resurrection story, fantastical work!

@scottgoodson5132 6 месяцев назад

It’s sad that someone with the financial wherewithal to afford a LP Custom would damn near destroy it due to incompetence and being too cheap to pay for a proper repair. Great rescue.

@shawnmcmillan1294 6 месяцев назад

What an artist! Looks phenomenal and sounds great too.

@These_go_to_eleven_1959 Месяц назад

Absolutely a wizard! No joking!😱🤘

@lexbitsbitslex216 6 месяцев назад

I love to have that guitar... and the color is beautiful!!!!

@chaos1291975 6 месяцев назад

wow what a job. i wish i could find someone like that to apprentice for about 2 years maybe 3 . i guess we can all dream right lol. he did a wonderful job on a unplayable guitar. i have done a few neck brakes all epiphone i was right on the scarf joint which was pretty easy the other was a head stock that was right behind the nut which i only have to finish it. but nothing of this caliber he is a great craftsman great video.

@willheines4 4 месяца назад

Wow, my 3 pickup '81 custom is in better shape than I thought haha. I just want to restore the paint 😢

@Krullmatic 2 месяца назад

That thing is beautiful!

@arrtdave 6 месяцев назад

14:15 ngl...I wanna bust up my LP just so this man can repair it...

@Relayer6a 6 месяцев назад

How did he align the neck angle? I don't think it shows that in the video.

@a67lexcosh 6 месяцев назад

Wowwww youre the best in the World!!! Amazing work

@stevebeaudoin7234 4 дня назад

Very nice work doe on the paul

@telecatsermaster 4 месяца назад

Thats a killer…. Im a strat and tele guy, but that LP is nice

@dfhomemadestudio Месяц назад

Congratulations 👏 amazing job

@NicholasANappiNick 6 месяцев назад

Who ever did that butcher work should be arrested 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@chucklee347 6 месяцев назад

Arrested, arrested, really, how about a blind fold a cig, in front of a 5 man execution squad. 😮

@stevegore4504 6 месяцев назад

True, I’ve seen worse though. We all have

@Spellfork 6 месяцев назад

You know what they say, the perpetrator often returns to the crime scene

@petestaint8312 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂 agreed

@bigblocklawyer 5 месяцев назад

You should see what we've dealt with restoring cars for 40 years. There's no shortage of morons out there.

@srh361 6 месяцев назад

It's hilarious how ten years ago you could get norlin Era Gibsons for cheap as crap cause everyone thought they were trash and sounded horrible.

@Exercise-01 6 месяцев назад

For me the mystery is,how did this happen in the first place,how did the neck came off ?

@neatguitars1664 6 месяцев назад

One of life's great mysteries... I don't know why it was taken off the first time...

@natalioromanelli5613 6 месяцев назад

Un trabajo increíble, lo único que podría decir es que personalmente no me gusta el relic prefiero nueva pintura nueva vida creo que es mejor para alargar la vida del instrumento, igualmente su trabajo es genial.la guitarra esta en venta?

@RileySullivan 6 месяцев назад

This guy is incredibly talented.

@jcsk8 6 месяцев назад

Flawless job! You made look easy, but is not.

@cet777 6 месяцев назад

Great content! 🤘🏼😎

@davidwood351 6 месяцев назад

People “distress”furniture with chains key rings etc. to make them look antique-ey.

@davidrees1840 6 месяцев назад

Alex has a crazy level of artistry -as good as any repairs I've seen.

@Gary-xm6gc 6 месяцев назад

I'm surprised he didn't just steam the neck joint.

@clemmcguinness1087 6 месяцев назад

1st class work

@jasonbidwell 6 месяцев назад

He should have given it the Axcess treatment to the neck shape.

@thomasbarker642 6 месяцев назад

Great job

@adamjohnson3021 6 месяцев назад

Alex did amazing! What's his info?

@PlayandTradeGuitars 6 месяцев назад

Yes he did! You can contact him by email: neatguitars@gmail.com He's on IG: @neat.guitars

@danielotterborg 6 месяцев назад

Is this guitar for sale??

@giovannicalabrese1594 6 месяцев назад

Bravo!!!!

@Jonathan_Doe_ 6 месяцев назад

Bet it was a headstock grab divebomb gone wrong.

@YoureNowOnTV 6 месяцев назад

Interesting repair video. Not at all a fan of the drum loop playing in the background though, another track would have been better than the one used.

@apocalypseee4312 2 месяца назад

superbe travail

@jodyferguson3068 6 месяцев назад

All Gibson Les Paul guitars should be saved if they can

@garganocarlo6555 6 месяцев назад

Very good!@ ❤❤

@TravisBrady-wn8fr 6 месяцев назад

It's like a cross section of American society. Some are treated like royalty. Others like yesterday's garbage

@SebPerfake 6 месяцев назад

Nibs 😢

@ticklesmcqueen2702 18 дней назад

Ive lost count of the amount of guitars you are giving away for 100k subs

@ticklesmcqueen2702 18 дней назад

Everyting he did was pro but the paint/ relic job that was awful and amateur

@SixFingeredAssault 5 месяцев назад

Great job 👍 Terrible colour match though, stands out like a bulldogs balls.

@phillramirez8323 6 месяцев назад

I don't know man. Doesn't look good to me. You better ship that mellow yellow L.P. my way so I can see 4 myself 😉🎸👍🤘

@user-mn3vt2sl1m 6 месяцев назад

No dude,. Honestly, it's not worth it. I'll take it instead & save it at my house or maybe use it as wood for the fire . Just a beat up old guitar

@styrenebuilds6851 6 месяцев назад

* Marlboro Yellow

@qua7771 6 месяцев назад

I have a white standard that's yellow now. Lacquer yellows with age.

@AnthonySG0113 6 месяцев назад

Would love for him to put bone appointments on my J45.. 😮

@tantibusking7095 6 месяцев назад

I'm an amateur luthier myself. I've done a neck reset pretty similar to this on an Epiphone Les Paul. Someone had dropped it and separated the neck. Their solution was to try to make it a bolt on. they had done a fender style neck plate and a 5th screw angled up to pull the neck into the pocket. Honestly, it wasn't a bad repair, all things considered. it was just an orc repair. I repaired it properly and we refinished it in a silver edge burst

@sharkman4928 6 месяцев назад

I have a 1980 black Gibson LP Custom that has aged like that one but is 100% solid.....all the cream binding is orange/amber; I call her, "Amber". 😍

@Paquette011 6 месяцев назад

I also have a black 1980 custom. It came with factory chrome hardware.

@clemmcguinness1087 6 месяцев назад

1989 lp standard sorta cherry sorta tobacco burst. Sings like a bird

@troyheffernan1261 6 месяцев назад

Pickups sounds great

@monkeyatemysock 6 месяцев назад

Sweet pickups!!

@JD-nh7vb 6 месяцев назад

Great Work!

@90sPunkRockCovers 6 месяцев назад

So pleasing to watch. End result was great, reminds me of my nicotine yellow 1980's Custom. Cheers.

@scarcam 6 месяцев назад

A real insight!

@Banokleez 6 месяцев назад

He lives 20 minutes from me - This video just got him a new loyal customer

@THESTEVESBAND 6 месяцев назад

Nice job!!! Randy's is a '74 wich have a mahogany neck , not maple neck...like most of 77...81...very different sounding guitars

@dookieday1 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful work on a beautiful guitar.my guitar teacher had an 81 Les Paul custom he would use in our lessons it played wonderful, .. back in 1987 , and I'd had not yellowed yet, just a light cream still.

@zigzagrz 6 месяцев назад

Save a les paul with similar issues that was recovered from a flood/storm😢. Neck was also coming off, binding was coming off and the flamed top was split right in the middle. I was able to carefully reglue it back, level and recrown and glue the top back together. It now plays great and looks the part too

@arthur.monticelli Месяц назад

Do you still have it? Maybe show it in a video

@XLBiker13 6 месяцев назад

You rarely get the chance to see major restorations like this on vintage guitars because the more you mess with the original (especially a refin) the more you reduce its value value. But when a guitar has already been violated and left on death's door like this one you have no choice. This was very fun to watch.

@normanhenderson9290 Месяц назад

I Love, Love, Love watching craftsmen do their thing... I'm the crapsman that does the kind of work you are fixing...

@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 9 дней назад

Great work. I don't understand all the hate for the Norlin era Gibsons. Much of the music I adore was created on those axes.

@dexterholland4353 6 месяцев назад

Колоссальная работа конечно. Восстановить практически убитую гитару. Но есть вопросы к установке ладов - сейчас мастера научились ставить лады с торцами в виде капелек , что очень удобно при игре и не режет руку , и также при установке отрезается ножка лада по краям , чтобы при усыхании/увлажнении дерева ножка лада не вылазила по краям грифа. А так всё круто.

@VincentVader 6 месяцев назад

The alpine white paint isn't faded. The lacquer ages and yellows.

@glennstatham960 6 месяцев назад

Us Aussies speak fast, but we speak with inflection, emphasis and tone. This guy sounds like a robot speaking 1.5 x times normal speed. Europeans wouldn't have a chance of understanding this guy

@timothykirkpatrick2782 6 месяцев назад

Is there any way to purchase this?! Huge randy rhoads fan. Or hell, I’d even be willing to trade. I have a 90s model les Paul special? It’s basically same color lol but tv yellow. Also have a newer Gibson player plus premium.

@PhoenixGuitars Месяц назад

Don’t care for the narration over the narration. Let him do his own please.

@lisanagel9424 6 месяцев назад

Love this video of guitar restoration! Alex is a wizard!

@EdHeinzelman 6 месяцев назад

the nut didn't need any work? and were the original pups lost?

@neatguitars1664 6 месяцев назад

Hi Ed! Yes, a new nut was made. You typically need a new nut with a refret. The pickups were swapped before we got our hands on it.

@EdHeinzelman 6 месяцев назад

@@neatguitars1664 Thanks!!

@erickoliveira7039 6 месяцев назад

*Impressionante !!!! 😱😱😱Inscrito ..... Parabéns 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙋🏻‍♂️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🎸🔥❤️*

@mrpotato4441 6 месяцев назад

I’m at work, watching someone get a never-ending colonoscopy. This was much more satisfying. Always eat a high fiber diet.

@nottellingy0u 6 месяцев назад

His work was really well done. Even still, that is the most hideous les paul I've ever seen. It may sound nice, but man, is it sure painful to look at 😂