The Most Expensive Les Pauls Currently on Reverb | Guitar Hunting with Trogly PT1 

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if it wasn't for the high shipping cost, I would totally buy one.

they made about 1500 bursts between 58 and 60, there are now only 20,000 left

People in reverb be like: original guitar that les paul played in the 1950s, reissue made in the 2000s - asking price: couple of quadrillion $.

What makes a guitar expensive? People who are dumb enough to pay the ridiculous prices for them because reality is their isn't Any Gibson Worth $400,000 or Worth the prices Today

Why do so many sellers take photos of their expensive Les Pauls laying on concrete!? They shouldn't touch anything but velvet let alone gritty rocks.

I just really enjoy how helpful these are. He always gives so much insight on what you might like and always informs us of what he recommends depending on the type of guitarist you are. Thanks Trogly.

Oh man im up at 3 am yet again. Awesome!

6:34 That was the best “ButNowWe’reGettingIntoSomeMoreInterestingThings” I’ve ever heard.

4:00 lets lay this $400,000 dollar guitar on a very abrasive parking curb and take a picture! Great idea!

For 400000 dollars I could buy a house and incredible Fender 62 custom shop.

Regardless of how much money I had, I'd never want to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on any guitar. It's plain stupidity.

I just love the idea of a fine instrument sitting in the back of a music store, for 3 years, waiting for some one to fork out the money, eventually ending up in storage, ensured like a mfkr, rather than being played.

Maybe 5 years ago I met a guy who owned a little shop that specialized in vintage guitars. Most of his business was vintage acoustics but he also bought and sold quite a few vintage solid body Fenders and a few Gibsons. He told me that he would take really crappy pictures of the guitars he was selling and post them for sale at a ridiculous price on a different account. Then he would take the same guitar, take a bunch of really nice high quality photos with good lighting and documentation and post it at the price he was looking for. He said the thought behind it was that someone looking for that specific model and spec of guitar would see both listings and then jump on the "real" listing because it looked like such a good deal in comparison. I have no idea how long he did this for, if it ever actually worked, or if he ever got caught. Super shady but you would never guess it looking at the guy. He was probably 75, super quiet and polite, sat around his shop all day every day sipping on the same glass of scotch from open to close listening to folk music on vinyl.

but to be fair, that 2019 es335 did claim to deliver the guitar in a BRAND SPANKING NEW ROLLS ROYCE

I've been watching these videos off and on for about 3 or 4 months and I got to say I'm hooked !! Lol. I'm looking forward to some more vintage guitars next year. Happy New year Mr trogly !!

No matter what time is it, I will watch troglys video ❤️

Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!

Back in 1987 I had the pleasure of playing Brad Whitford's '59 sunburst Les Paul through one of his Marshall plexi heads on a 4 x 12 Marshall cab. Someone from Ocean Way recording studio dropped it off to my roommate Frank Levi III. Frank had done either recap and/or modifications to it at the studio. I didn't even ask why they dropped it off, but it was agony waiting on Frank to come home, as drooled over it! lol When he finally came home maybe an hour later I knew he knew I wanted to play it. I negotiated 1 minute. Hey better than nothing right. It wasn't because Frank was being a jerk about it, but he knew I wanted to crank it up in our studio apartment with paper thin walls. So anyway that minute was one very blissful minute. Plus it was great research in a way because I had just gutted my 1973 6- EL34 , Partridge transformer equipped Dallas Arbiter SOUND CITY MkIV 120 head with great original filter caps and mustard radial caps throughout...and I was just hungry for raw Marshall JMP tone. So I worked from the less-complex-than the SC MkIV, Marshall 1959, 1969 and 1971 schematics, threw on a post phase inverter master volume (aka see- Train Wreck Type I PPinv MV) and began the tweaks. V1a plate cap position can make or break great amp tone, yes there is a difference in capacitor makes don't let anyone tell you different. In the end I got what I was after- Angus Young's Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 2-Channel 100 Watt head. I had a stock 50 watt Sound City that was bone stock that I loved and the only mod was a one wire cascade channel jumper. Funny thing, I distinctly recall being in a 'less hip' chain music store and the sales guy saying, " Oh if you have a Sound City you need one of these". As he held it up I thought, " what's that cheesy looking thing?" and declined. Turns out he was hipper than me. It was an original Dallas Arbiter Range Master Treble Booster. It was probably in that store since it was open. Dallas Arbiter made these as pretty much necessary to overdrive their wall shaking master volume-free amps. Fortunately the early 1980's Guitar Player magazine published a how-to of the type I Master Volume. My bands other guitar player also benefitted with us throwing it on his Ampeg V4 head.

I love your videos man

Trogly I’m surprised That u didn’t know that Tom Doyle was Les pauls personal guitar tech with all of your Gibson knowledge 🤔

Keep up the passion I really dig what you're doing I have the same exact passion for your tires I want to see a vintage Stratocaster Our Vintage Les Paul on your channel reviewing and unboxing

Trogoly capitalizing on my insomnia.

Pt1 ?? there's something there... oh boy gotta catch a snack and a drink!! Love your vids from brazil!!

Lucky for me that Trogly's show is right on time for my breakfast. Morning daily dose of guitar information .

It's a slap in the face that if you buy a $340,000 guitar and still have to pay $297 for shipping???

I love dark burst

That 2019 335 is pointing out the ridiculousness of the collectors market.. contrived and pretentious

By the way Reverb does have a search all function its just Guitars (top heading)>whatever style you want (solid body, semi-hollow, acoustic, etc)>See All Listings button right by the smaller search bar

Stimulus check not going to cover this...

binge watchn trogly .....making lockdown bearable....thanks dude

To be quite honest, my favourite of the burst is the 'Giotto' burst. If I were to buy a vintage guitar I would want one with a distinguishing feature, so if it was stolen and sold somewhere I would be able to immediately identify it.

I really should be getting to bed....OH A NEW TROGLY VIDEO!!

That one '59 burst that was priced at 400K was in the most impeccable condition I've ever seen for a guitar that old.

Once again I don’t care that it’s 2am. No sleep

Nowadays you can buy good playing guitars for 200 bucks, 100k plus guitars of no significant historical value are in a foolish bubble

I worked at the Gibson factory, not the custom shop, from 2000 to 2002 . While there were always famous players coming in to take tours and what not the highlight of my short career was hand rolling a neck for Les Paul . We didn’t even machine roll it down to specs , they told me he wanted a baseball bat neck. I wonder if that’s it.

The guitar: $100 Chibson copy with a fake Seymour Duncan set. The modification: Marken pen written ‘For Les Paul’ in the pickup route The final price: $200000

5:37 “honey, I already listed the guitar, but no one’s buying, so I think I’ll keep it"

Austin thanks for the informative channel! I learn something new every time I watch your content!!!

I wonder if Gibson stashes examples of top-end collectable models away so as to benefit from their price increase decades down the line?

Haven't seen some of the crazy priced ESP stuff on the UK reverb 😅😅 mental the UK guitar market right now.

Nice video I am always interested in your video's

There IS a search all function. Go to the categories just below the search bar and click one then find the "Show all listings" button or whatever it says exactly

Love this channel, but there isn't a guitar on earth worth more than 10-12k. It doesn't matter who played it or where, or what its made of, short of precious metals and/or real gemstones, even then it is only worth its weight of those materials.

Wow! Fresh video this late.

My dad had a les Paul from the 60s, he traded it for an 66 sg and 350 dollars in the 70s, still has the SG, I've always wondered why these guitars are so expensive

Nice to see classic gibsons!

when are we going to hear the Snake Pit story? been itching to hear it for at least 2 years now!

That factory stinger and the bigsby faded/honey burst LPs are nice. If I was in the market those would both get high marks in my book.

I hate that Gibson can’t carved tops nowadays!...

How much do you think they charge for the strings on those Les Pauls?

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I’m the 666th viewer, and I learned how to play the intro today by accident.

Bjgsby on a burst - reminds me of Keith Richards. In all frankness, this upload isn't helping erase my dissatisfaction with vintage gear. It's really deepening it.

When I see things like this, tulips come to my mind.

You missed rumble seat music has an amazing lemon drop burst with a stinger and a killer top, 450,000$! The other rumble seat music burst was played on the electric prunes song I had to much to dream last night!

Back then (1959) did they use mother of pearl for the trapezoid inlays for the Standard? Or were the Customs the only ones that got MOP?

Used to go in a guys shop in Springfield, MO back in late 80's and he had around 8 back then... I think he ended up with around 15 or so ultimately... great guitars!!! His name is Tom Wittrock, pretty famous collection now. There are some videos on youtube out there about his collection.

Love factory Stinger Les Pauls.

Reverb is getting a lot of free advertising. I wonder why we see so many ridiculous sellers overpricing average guitars. Ah 2020, are we done ,yet?

it's guaranteed 1000% genuine and here's a grainy black and white photo from 1963 to prove it

Virtual window shopping with Trogly. 😎👍

Holy molly, that 1959 Les Paul at @3:10 was owned by Keith Richards? Damn, the price isn't that expensive with that heritage

That ‘66 Flying V has more going for it than you think. It’s one of a small number of original ‘58/‘59 korina bodies and necks that were found in the ‘60s at the Gibson factory with no hardware or pickups, and assembled with new ‘60s hardware, nickel or chrome plated instead of gold. I don’t know what years they came out-I’ve read anywhere between ‘63 and ‘66. A small batch of korina Explorer husks were completed at the same time. They’re all really scarce, and Gibson redesigned the Flying V in ‘67 anyway, much to my disappointment, as I dug the look of the korina ones. In ‘68 I tried one of the new redesigned ones, and was glad I’d gotten an SG in ‘67! Flying Vs aren’t comfortable for me to play...

Have you tried an Eastman? Many people are saying they're better than Gibson's and are half the price. From what I've seen on YT they sound great! The French Polish finish (they call it antique varnish) on solid body styles looks awesome. I've ordered a Romeo SC model but am now also looking at a black SB59/v (the v stands for varnish). Comes with Lollar pups and high end hardware & electronics. Their 335 (T186) has been called the 335 killer. They offer it in different sizes too, T186/16" T185/15" T184/14". Definitely one for you to compare with a Gibson!

I am sure that others will hate on me for this, but please don't, I love other opinions on here and I can make an argument both ways. Interested: not guitar, but value. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the most expensive guitar is the Hendrix Flying V, that he bought, not a Fender he was paid to play at woodstock, on condition, that he would be allowed to burn it after, but he must have spent forever, personalizing that V, but is it worth a stupid amount of money, not any Strat, just because Hendrix bought it and played it for years? There is no right or wrong answer, I wouldn't buy any at those prices, even if I hit the lottery, but those that choose to, I can't fault anyone for that. * I like Reverb, to compare normal prices of many guitars, similar, to get a normal price range of worth. I likely overpaid, to have a 2007 Jem7VWH, white with gold hardware, because it was 20 years after it came out, but it had to be that colour, because Steve Vai plays that guitar, or similar to it. I paid likely way more than worth, but others were going high too, likely for the reason, so I am guilty too, but I can make and argument both ways. If I had the cash, had a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard, as a kid, became a multi-millionaire and wanted that guitar back, never thinking it would appreciate that crazy, for nostalgia, so be it. That is the same, I think, with Muscle Cars that people owned as kids, let the go for families, got very successful and wanted that feeling back and if $275,000, so be it and a bidding war. Don't like the price, don't buy it, but one will. Clapton played and loved his Gibson ES-335 the most, his Les Paul second, his SG third, did not want to part with those at all, but what "Blackie" sold for, he could care less, because Fender was paying everyone to play Strats, when the Flying V came out and the Explorer, to counter the Jaguar and Mustang and Fender counted back by endorsing everyone. * He said it, not me! *. I did not know that Hendrix love his V so much, SRV love his V (watch SRV Flying V on youtube) and everything I thought I knew about my icons and what they played and really loved was BS. Hendrix and SRV = Iconic Strats, but to them, the Flying V's...what...but shockingly true. Clapton, good on him, sold his favourite guitars for his rehab clinic (funding), but I did not know that he loved his Gibsons so much and just like Hendrix and SRV, pay me to play one, Gibson won't so fine. That flipped my world upside down, but true. He touches one, plays one once and it sells for $400,000 to millions. Worth it, not worth it...if you have the cash and I love him too, go for it. *** This is a great, great video, food for thought, no right or wrong, but stopping to think of the variables listed.in the video. I want a Clapton/Beck Artist Strat, but if they didn't play something like it, never mind...interesting. Nice job on this video! I can literally argue both sides and not right or wrong. What a buyer wants is just right I guess. I am loving this video more and more! Well done! I am buying a guitar right away, so the timing of seeing this is great! LOL I was thinking of Clapton Strat/Beck Strat/SG 61 and who all played them, but for the SG, I like Angus, Clapton, Trucks, Santana, Townsend, D.Allman, Zappa, Iommi (Clapton on a list was 2 of lovers and greats...how much did he play his?) If they did not play them, am I even thinking of a 61 reissue...I doubt it. The most thought I have put in before buying a guitar. Thank you video host! Great food for thought and the power of endorsement, or nostalgia. Marketing, is effective, but more than I thought. No Vai and I am fine with an RG550, but Vai and I need a Jem. I am a sucker too, I guess. That is ok! Loved, loved this video! Sorry so long! It just was that thought provoking!

Damn what time is it???? Oh yeah it's Trogly time

That dog better watch out for that snake...dog ain't no mongoose...certainly ain't no Honey Badger.

I believe the $340K LP comes with extra strings, cable and bonus - a pick.

Remember, just because it's old doesn't mean it's good.

Please review and demo a burst!

Thanks a lot Austin, I certainly will not be in the market for any of these guitars.

I don't get guitar collecting anymore. Usually, something's that old, broke in, wood's dried out, sounds great--it's worth a lot. Now it's all about how it looks. Is it flamed, any Bigsby holes, blah blah blah. Who cares? How does it sound?

Damn people, how fast are some of you? Must be a lot of frustrated women out there..... LOL

I'm thinking I'm the odd one out that prefers plain over any flame...Just not a fan of the flame tops. Little bit of flame maybe but if I had a choice between two in good shape plain and flamed and if I could afford it I'd almost always go plain

I'd rather buy a house.

-Gonna make sure my wife sees this video. It will make it a lot easier for my next guitar purchase. :)

I had to laugh at the shipping costs. I think if I’m paying 300,000 for a burst I might just travel to where it is 🤷🏻‍♂️

An expensive vintage guitar is by far the worst investment that you can make, because the risk of buying a counterfeit is very high due to the enormous profit margins. The second drawback is that you can't get any financial return, it is just frozen capital.

trogly it's 4am right now bro

Mr. Tom Doyle was les pauls personal tech, luthier, etc

Expensive or Dear to me has something to do with "the parts it's made of". Per se or "Percy", name they called Jimmy Page in 1998. From packaging down to the smallest button.

The reason these sit for so long is that the extremely rich are typically not idiots.

Sir, please don't ever apologize for being nitpicky with guitars that cost more than a house...

I really don't see the point. My historic black beauty is good enough for me.

I seriously can't understand why anyone would pay more than 2k for any guitar. What do you even do with it. Put it under glass and brag? I have a $300 harley benton that plays and sounds better than my 76 Gibson .... seriously though why people? Stop giving Gibson stupid values and buy guitars that actually make sense ! I think its just redirect to spend more than a years salary on a guitar.. I'm sorry but a $300 dollar guitar sounds and plays better than a $100,000 dollar guitar ! I don't care who made it if it is a player its a good guitar. Everything else is artificially increased because of dumb people!

Oh i wish I had the money for that sunburst 56 that's my dream les Paul ive been wanting to get the epiphone 56 and sand down the gold and try and rep a the sunburnt of my favourite 58 to 60

Hey Trogly

more money than brains to spend that much on a guitar!

Hey Trogly! Many years ago I had a Gibson U2.... what are your thoughts on this guitar? I've been trying to get one for the last couple of years . Killer guitar

Great kindling

I have an copy of an 58 Les Paul that my uncle owned, build b an luthier in Germany. Same Wood, same pick ups and wiring and the whole thing. Awesome copy! But 400 k for an guitar.....no way! Not even if Jimi Hendrix himself played it!

I’ve been seeing that 335 around since I live in Richmond. It’s since gone down to 83k!

I enjoyed this episode, reminds me that some people have more money than sense .

Not all old and expensive guitars sound good. You can be sure the really good ones never show up in Reverb...they are in the collections of Joe Bonamassa , Billy Gibbons or some rich Producer.

I should put my 2019 les paul tribute on reverb for 10 mil just for fun.

No guitar is worth 30 times the original price. I don't care who owned it?

damn, for 400k you could buy a guitar played by your favourite artist and have money over for a big party to play at crazy how vintage hype works

Funny how anything can make a guitar expensive, except sound and feel. You can get both of those for less than 3k