Joe bought an all original 1941 Martin 000-45 from the Guitar Center I work at a few months back. He calls it "The Attic" Martin because it was stored in the attic for years from the family that sold it to us. It was owned by 1 family for 3 generations in Southern California. He vowed to keep this guitar in Southern California for as long as he owns it (at Nerdville West). If I remember correctly, we tagged it at $100k. It would not surprise me if Joe did end up buying this Les Paul.
Crazy mods! The full back plate looks like a piece of Formica countertop laminate, and the paint looks like it’s straight rattle can! But, you just can’t beat the story and the history of this Les’!
@@nellayema2455 yeah no doubt but the binding would be the last of my concerns. I saw another video of this guitar and it did sound pretty incredible. The mods kill it for me though.
I love stories like this. Musicians did not buy guitars in the 50's or 60's based upon a potential resale value in the future. It was what they used to make a living and support their family or themselves. That is the difference between a musician and a guitar player. I mean look at SRV's #1. That thing looks like it was run over by a truck, or the Frankie Strat, a $200 parts guitar that is basically priceless. Also, back then there was not online guitar stores where you can find parts at any time, this was new technology at the time, so maybe that is the reason for some of the "rough" looking stuff. Les Pauls at that time were not really considered top of the line either, that was still the realm of the big archtops in the early 50's. Remember the 59 LP's were considered failures at the time, it took about 10 years for them to become what they are viewed as now.
The only reason 59 Les Pauls became popular then was because of who was playing them. Those players bought them because they sounded great and were affordable used guitars. All the great Gibson players in the UK benefited from the fact that Gibson had better overseas distribution than Fender.
She was a real Les Paul fan too at the time. Probably inspired by him, Les was always turning his guitars into Dr Frankenstein creations. I mean he put microphone jacks on his upper bouts for goodness' sake.
@@sydrose13 The Les Paul story that always makes me laugh and think is that while all the guitarist since at least the 60's have tried to get the most distortion and feedback out of their gear, he was the direct opposite and did everything he could to make his guitar sound clean as possible. I always find that interesting about his playing style.
@@seanquigg4909 totally! He really was a jazz and 'pop' guy. My local shop had an old Les Paul show up with original flat wounds on it from the time. They really became something he didn't expect I'm sure
You raise a good point that I make quite a lot when talking guitar shop. If people saw Albert King's guitar they would never imagine the thing would tune properly much less sound like anything worth listening to. SRV's strat guitar, as you say, would be considered unplayable by most guitar player's standards... and that's not even accounting for the rusty bridge cables he used for strings
I've got a 70s vintage Deluxe that developed a head stock crack like that. It gradually grew over a couple of decades and never completely separated. I was able to remove the vernier and repair it almost invisibly.
Bonamassa was the ONLY name that came to mind for this sale. Has to be. He'll put that on display at Nerdville. It's got a great story, and that's what he's always said he loves.
@@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388 I mean it was only bought right after they posted it on Instagram which he’s fairly active one so🤷🏻♂️
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He is a nerd . Really proficient guitar player but no soul Hes been doing what daddy trained him to do all his life .. Hes the Tiger Woods of guitar players One day he will melt down and lose his marbles ..WATCH
@ ...where did that come from? It went from "He's a nerd who likes stories and guitars" to "I ANXIOUSLY AWAIT HIS INEVITABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL BREAKDOWN!!!!!" in like 2.3 seconds. Call Guinness, that has to be a record or something.
If I had the scratch to buy this guitar, I would let her keep and play it and only take delivery once she leaves this mortal coil. I feel like she’s had it for so long I would only be right for her to not part with it. Awesome story.
I would have given her 1 million dollars and then never even bothered to take the guitar. Do I win for being generous with money I don’t have in hypothetical situations ?
This lady probably knew my dad and other family members I've never met in Hot Springs, Arkansas. My dad was a popular local musician and my grandfather bred race horses there! 😃
Story on top of a story + GUITARS!!!! Just listening to you narrate all this is so entertaining as well as relaxing. Thank you for making this channel for us all.
One of the more interesting aspects of being a guitar player is seeing what others have done to customize their instruments. At the end of the day modifications both good and bad really have shaped the guitars we all love and play today. Cool Story, I'd really enjoy seeing a video/movie of one of her performances.
@@neilpatrickhairless 100% Agreed, very good point Dean. Given how much of an admirer this woman (original owner) was of Les Paul the Man I'm sure it was he that inspired her mods. What a fantastic tribute and inspiration for the cause of making music.
OH I SAW ABOUT THIS! Wild story, and quite rare to find a Goldie from ORIGINAL OWNER, let alone one from a moderately well known band. I think I have one of their records lying about somewhere... Greetings and well wishes from Utah man!
I think the story trumped the guitar. I saw the other video and she is an innovator and one off human!! A genuine personality who did everything her way.
Crazy cool! Just a clarification: Gretsch guitars had a pad on the back of models featuring a back panel that allowed installation and adjustment of the mute mechanism that some models like the Country Gent, Falcon and Nashville came with. It was never issued on models that had no back plate and had nothing to do with buckle-rash.
I mean a gold top Les Paul with P-90 PUs in general. Not with all these mods of course. A Bigsby would be great though. Just like the one David Gilmour played.
Love that story. And I have lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas. I’ve been to the horse racing track in Hot Springs (Oaklawn) multiple times. I can just imagine her step dad having a big win and giving her the money for the guitar!
Im amazed how some players only ever use one Guitar thru their whole career...and what the product looks like at the end.And yes i also think its JB who bought it.
What's funny here, is that she did exactly what Les Paul himself always did. Heavily modified her guitar to suit her own needs and comfort, so that she could get the most out of it to make her music. I LOVE IT that she did that.✌
Seen a video a couple days ago where she let some guy play that guitar. MAN what fantastic sound!! Thru a lil old nuthin peavey amp that thing sounded great.
IDK if you know but, if a Les Paul/Gibson falls forward and suddenly stops, the momentum of the head stock, string tension, and weight of the tuners can/will snap the neck. A dog brushing against it on a stand can do that too. The case is a great place for a Gibson guitar.
I'm going to guess Rick Nielson, grabbed it through Robin Zander, since Robin lives in the same community as the seller. Those saddles are metal, it's just the camera angle.
Without the story and the authentication and one owner star status this guitar would be worth about 1K if your lucky. But with the real story I think $35K is cheap, well worth it !
I had a friend in his 80’s that had bought a 1952 brand new when he was a younger man. He played it in various bands. I emailed Joe with pictures of the guitar & it’s owner holding it & never heard anything from his company! My friend sold it through a local shop’s broker for $20,000. This man’s ‘52 Goldtop was in great condition & all original.
Hey Austin, In your price evaluation i think you're forgetting about the vintage collectors [with above average pockets] that prefer worn "turds" that have a story... Obviously Joe B has rescued a few... But there are many others out there as well. So great to see these beauties still loved and played regularly! The price is no surprise, especially considering how many rare guitars (and cars) have been selling for astronomical prices lately. How much over retail did you sell that Korina Explorer for?
She was quite the character in the interview. She has a wonderful personality. I am glad she got the high money. She spent many years in her band and she also played other instruments.
I saw the other video with the lady original owner present, while a guy was playing this same guitar. I was really impressed by what a warm full tone the guitar produced. I wouldn't be surprised if the buyer was drawn by the guitar's nice tone too!
I heard this guitar being played on youtube a while back. Linda Lee was there to. But it was being played by another. It was tone perfection for a early model les paul. Wish I could afford it.
I just bought a vintage photo of Les Paul and Mary Ford in an auction and browsed the sellers other vintage guitar related photos and found one from the late 50's/ early 60's of a lovely lady playing a Gibson gold top LP. The writing on the photo said "Lucky Linda and her Golden Guitar". It has stickers on the pickguard that spelled out "Lucky Linda". I did a little research and sure as shit it's the same guitar (pre-Bigsby and switch mod). I was able to contact Linda and she was thrilled to see it. I plan on sending her hard copies as soon as possible. Great story and Linda is a national treasure.💝🎵🎶☮ From a fellow Chicagoan💙💙💙💙
It’s not really his speed though. He likes customizations that aren’t butchery. And the headstock repair would probably have him passing on it. Cool guitar though.
That's the craziest guitar story I've heard in a LONG time. Super cool she got asking price.. I have a feeling you're probably correct on your guess of Joe being the buyer. I guess time will tell. Thanks for sharing!
to whomever had bought that classic Les Paul, may you be very blessed in owning and playing such and excellent guitar!! To the family who sold it also be very blessed!! Thank you Trogly in all that you do mate, rock on!!
What a cool story and guitar, There's a unique charm to guitars that have been through the ringer and been extensively modified to do what a specific player needs it to do. Not to mention, as a guy who is a player and is kind of baffled at the value of some vintage guitars it does fill me with a little glee to know there are "purists" out there who are positively SEETHING at how she has "butchered" this guitar. Great video, really fun watch.
- 1952 Gibson Les Paul with a bunch of ugly modifications like extra holes, routings and switches, bigsby screwed on the top a headstock repair, refinished, etc... Played through a $50 practice amp: Found the meaning of "tone". Extreme mindblow to infinity and beyond. - 2021 brand new Gibson Les Paul with push-pull pots: Customers freaking out due it isn't histerically correct.
Gibson tv has the interview and the guy plays the guitar it sounds great the toggles are for switching footpedals she says she played 6 days a week in heels. She was saving up to buy it and her father or uncle won some money gambling and gave her the money she needed to buy it in feb 53
I can just imagine it'll be a matter of time before the bottom falls out of the vintage market and everything everybody is emptying their bank balance to get their hands on falls back to where it was in the 80s.
Yeah, I really like the story, and I love hearing about personal modifications. Only issue is that, these stories and modifications are really specific to her, I think she should keep it really. It'd be worth more to her than the collector's market.
I love that Shaun Hopper's name just appears out of nowhere. I've been wondering what he's doing, since there isn't anything new from him on RU-vid for a while. I used to play his version of Overjoyed all the time...I need to go back and relearn it.
Awesome .... glad she sold it ... I seen the video u was talking bout ... very nice lady with plenty of spunk .... watched that video to start with cause that was my mom's name Linda Lee.... congrats ma'am
I watched the video where this guitar is being played through a very cheap, small, Peavey practice amp. I can tell you for a fact that those pups have been modified. They sound like PAFs, they have that power, the snap. They certainly do not sound like any P90 I've ever heard. I'll put the link in the comments.
Guitars and kind of like dogs. You gotta train them. It takes a long time to teach one. That is why the prices on old ones are so high. Someone already taught them all the songs. :-)
Great story. I bet it is JB. I gotta get my LP in for your documentation! That would be a great attachment if i ever decide to sell....also a great way to feed ego! Lol.
I have a photo of my mother's band (The Stringbusters) where one of the guitar players is using a gold top Les Paul. The photo print has a commercial date stamp of 1962. Wonder where it is now?!!
A very kind gesture to pay asking price for this unique piece of guitar history. Very cool mods as well. I know it's considered sacrilege to mod but if you planned to keep the instrument your whole life and gig with it for decades then you've earned it, imo.
I saw it on the gibbs family posting and the guitar sounded dreamy on even that little garbage peavy amp. I mean the sound was enough to make me wish i owned it for sure.
You can see the modified milled down ABR bridge because of the neck angle on the first two years. The "TuneOmatic on this body was not an easy conversion for any guitar store cowboy. I have seen plenty of these since the early 70's..
Reverb lies in the price guide all the time. They post the asking price instead of the accepted price. Not always, but it does happen. Could be accidental based on bad code, but who knows.
You were very "in" when you refinned a guitar in the day. "Dude walks into a guitar shop or a friends house and "Dewd I refinned my Dad's old guitar cause it had a few flakes of paint/lacquer missing. I am so pumped to play that thang now"". Reverb and trem onboard amp effects really big thing in the day. The Lady was an obvious legend out there. All the would-be guitar playing teens would go up to watch her on stage so they could visit "their" Guitar. Seems like a router was used on the back of that guitar.