Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2017 T Demo || Is Gibson Finally Back?!?

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7 жыл бұрын

Gibson haven't had a great couple of years. The 2015 Les Paul Studio I tried was absolutely abysmal, but it looks like in 2017 they might finally be back? Let's find out with one of the lower-range Les Pauls with the 2017 Tribute T in a stunning satin gold top finish. My girlfriend loves this guitar because she thinks it smells like chocolate.
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0:16 Demo in a Mix
2:20 My Thoughts
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Presence: 4
Treble: 6
Mid: 4
Bass: 6
Gain: 6
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Gibson 2017 Les Paul Tribute T Demo || Are Gibson Finally Back?!?

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@adamf5541 7 жыл бұрын

Man alive! This is the best resolution video I've ever seen on you tube! Nicely done on the olfactory part of the review too - hilarious!

@LarWolkan 7 жыл бұрын

Trust me I'm not trying to be negative here. I give you credit for doing this... Maybe I just haven't watched enough of your videos but the ones I have fall into a rut. Your verbal descriptions etc. and visual shots of the guitars are very very good especially telling us what you like and don't like and why, but I wish you'd demo some different tones or some actual leads. Everything is so over distorted without individual notes, I'd like to hear some of the clean tones or the versatility of sounds the guitars are capable of. For me that would make a better review. Give us the whole picture. Cheers! and good luck.

@JohnnyGuitarRocks 6 жыл бұрын

Your video inspired me to check one of these guitars out. I purchased one used for $725 just like the one in your video and love it to pieces. I can't imagine getting rid of it as it plays and sounds wonderfully. I would encourage anyone who's interested in a Les Paul to check out this model. The smooth satin finish is a plus in my opinion. Rock on!

@300WINMAG360 7 жыл бұрын

I got a 2017 Gibson Explorer and straight out of the box it had a problem with the input jack and in addition it had a grounding issue as well. I boxed it back up, sent it back, and ordered an ESP E-ii Eclipse. Just waiting for the ESP to get here.... can't wait👍

@TheBluesShed 7 жыл бұрын

Nice demo man and sweet channel. Might pick one of these tributes up myself!

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad I could help out :)

@jean-sebastienauge304 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! I was thinking about picking one of these, an LTD eclipse with emgs or the 2017 sg special, but now I just want this les paul x)

@dalepal 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another high quality review and demo. The Tribute T you reviewed looks and sounds great. Time will tell whether Gibson is really back but the 2017 models sure look good.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Exactly man! I've been told that some of the traditionals have finish issues, which has me worried. I need to try out some more of the 2017 Gibsons before I make my call. I'm hoping it's a positive one...

@edwardprete 7 жыл бұрын

great production and audio. excellent cinematography. well done! great guitar too.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

thanks dude!

@leprosillohotmail 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sincerity, a great review!

@imeowmeowkat 7 жыл бұрын

sick riffs, as usual! sounded like if Mark Tremonti played with Heaven's Basement.

@karnante4924 7 жыл бұрын

Got this guitar 10 days ago and im still blown away. I don't know if this is related to the horrific price and quality difference between my old epiphone special-II and this guitar, but i am loving it. I was kinda worried about what you said with the pickups, but for my style of playing it is okay. I play in a cover band who plays some dancing tunes like hollywood hills or some ac/dc and for this kinda stuff its very good. But for the stuff i play privately (mostly metallica) i have thought about changing the pickups. Do you have any advice for good passive metal pickups? Or can i put active pickups in there too? By the way, your videos are great, i,ve subbed!

@jimwoodard64 7 жыл бұрын

I got the 2017 Tribute T Satin Gold Top as in the demo. I absolutely love this guitar! The only things I changed was to put strap locks on and locking tuners. I also purchased a Gator hard shell case. I was either lucky or they have indeed improved quality. I love the '60's slim taper neck. The other guitarist in my current band has the 2016 Tribute T Gold Top and those have the 50's neck and hotter pickups. The two guitars blend and clash in excellent style.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the jury is still out as to whether quality has gotten better or we just got lucky. Either way, I'm glad you got one of the good ones. When they're done right, these Tribute Ts are some seriously kickass instruments \m/

@minisurfbanana 7 жыл бұрын

Almost bought a 2016 version used for $650 but held off...just got a real 2017 goldtop Classic on reverb for $1350 mint so I'm happy camper....guitar is amazing better than my 2003 standard😁

@sonicnaptime1744 7 жыл бұрын

That is some guitar! Love Les Paul guitars! Especially in gold!

@metallman9 7 жыл бұрын

I have had a 98 LP Standard and this guitar blew it out of the water. The weight relief is welcomed and this thing sustains for days. I bought mine at Sam Ash due to your video and I am local to the Atlanta area(small world, huh?). An additional note from SA, if you buy things from them(think strings, picks, etc.)they will include a 10% off coupon. I bought mine for $809USD shipped. If you want to buy it, I suggest firing up a Chat-window on Sam Ash and tell them you have the coupon. I am in the process repatriating my guitar collection due to the current wind of optimism here for US products. This makes my third US made guitar(down form 10 foreign made guitars) and I am glad that I got it. @Agufish, Your video and musicianship are great. It is refreshing to see such a likeable, knowledgeable person that makes cool music. Keep it up!!!

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Cool man! Small world indeed. Next time you're at Sam Ash, or talk to them, could you do me a favor and mention that my videos helped, and that you bought from them? We've been doing this on a trial basis, and they want to know the videos are beneficial to both them and potential customers. And for my own curiosity what's the other US guitar you have besides the Tribute and the '98 Standard?

@metallman9 7 жыл бұрын

I sold the 98 LP about 5 years ago. I now have a 2002 PRS CE24 and a2002 PRS Custom 24. I will let Sam Ash know, they just sent me a survey.

@theisleproductions 7 жыл бұрын

A must play, must buy. LOVE IT !!!!

@paulhiggs5172 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the review. Great playing also. I really love that guitar. I have only played strats so far but want to buy a Les Paul. Can you tell me how the neck compares to a stratocaster with a modern c shape?

@SEBBY_SHREDZ_BOI 6 жыл бұрын

I had the opportunity to play this exact guitar at my Guitar Center today and let me tell you, this thing plays like an absolute dream, almost like it was made just for me, I didn’t really take the time to play Metal on it but I ripped some Eagles and Fleetwood Mac on it and this guitar just screamed, especially since I was playing it through a Marshall, definitely got my money on this next guitar.

@guyincognito320 Жыл бұрын

Man, these were only $899 during the great Trump administration, and now they're $1299 and they stopped using mahogany for the necks. I don't get why people say this is a golden age of guitars.

@GAMEFAN501 7 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with the satin finish yet? I've been looking through reviews from people who have owned it and complain about stains and cracking within a few weeks

@riasadhuq1944 7 жыл бұрын

does the body of the guitar feel smooth like it has been sanded properly or is it a bit rough like the 2016 Les Paul Faded

@jameslowe6499 7 жыл бұрын

have the 2016 goldtop version of this...after paying a luthier for a full setup (fret dressing/polish...neck straightening..newly cut nut..rough fret ends) she now play unbelievably and rightly so 😊

@NickintheStates 7 жыл бұрын

This particular one haunts my dreams at the moment. I've the P90 one with identical setup from a few years ago...

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

lol Nick I thought the 2015 Gibbos and HBs were haunting your dreams right now... among others!

@brandoncruztreihart4668 7 жыл бұрын

Just bought it and this review is spot on.. it does smell good haha

@EMCZIX 7 жыл бұрын

This years range is great! The blueberry finish is soooo beautiful.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

I know! I really want to get one on the channel to see if it's really as beautiful as the pictures. The green one I've seen in real life and it is incredible

@EMCZIX 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, the green one looks awesome as well. Still, nothing can beat PRS finishes in my opinion, this shit is just crazy, check out the charcoal cherry burst ones. I have never seen one irl but when it comes to pictures, they just blow my mind with their beuty :D Gibson has some sick finishes as well, i own a Gibson Les Paul Slash Vermillion and the finish is absolutely killer, but the prs ones... oh man :D

@GuitarExpress 6 жыл бұрын

great video! which camera are you using?

@LuisFernando-fg4pp 7 жыл бұрын

Greatings from Brazil! If possible, do a review of a 2017 Gibson Les Paul Classic. Your videos are so good... keep the work man!! Regards!!

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

I think people are kind of sick of the Les Paul demos haha. Eventually, maybe, but probably later down the line :)

@tsabtsih 7 жыл бұрын

Dude that riff was AMAZING!

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@tsabtsih 7 жыл бұрын

Agufish No worries man! I really like your videos (and of course your riffs :D) keep up the good work!

@aaronroosa6385 7 жыл бұрын

geez if only I waited another year. I had purchased a gibson les paul studio deluxe 3 which looked beautiful, but was not well crafted. I ended up getting rid of it not too long ago. Do you think this guitar is worth the money when compared to other guitars in its class or even against used les paul studios from the early 90's?

@kevennorcross1225 7 жыл бұрын

liked your review on the tribute t.. but the 2017 lp traditional t is calling my name. they sound amazing with the burstbuckers.

@luispaxtor2680 7 жыл бұрын

That is one sweet guitar!

@96muttrix96 7 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing song! Great review too ;)

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching, Jakob!

@slooptribe 11 ай бұрын

Great review! Does this guitar have a Nitro finish on the top?

@landonbailey 7 жыл бұрын

great video. sorry not related to the guitar, but your video quality is amazing. what kind of camera are you running?

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! For the stills and main cam I'm using a Canon T3i, and for the B cam video closeups I'm using a Canon Vixia HF R500.

@landonbailey 7 жыл бұрын

cool thanks for the specs. also the guitar looked really good. thanks for the video.

@belajarbersama4018 7 жыл бұрын

lando27music agree with u,, great video

@JacobHarvietheSinger 7 жыл бұрын

this is not the greatest guitar in the world.. this is just a tribute

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

haaaa!! you gotta believe it!

@heyven565 7 жыл бұрын

I really with you were there after all it is just a matter of opinion googoo flikoo flikoo xD

@MatthewFant 6 жыл бұрын

Some of the best days for Gibson are in the past. There's nothing wrong with a 'tribute' to that heritage. The fundamental problem with Gibson, is they are trying to figure out how to appeal to two markets. In one hand, you have the new school guys, who are always into the latest and greatest. Then, there's the traditionalist, like my dad, who hates a weight relieved les Paul. They're the les Paul fundamentalist. Change anything and they riot. Being in a tug of war with your market is never a good thing, and no one at Gibson will just take the wheel. Look at Prs. They're on the cutting edge, because they move forward, and don't look back. Take it how you will I guess.

@marty644 6 жыл бұрын

i believe it was a refference to the song 'tribute'

@davidallen346 5 жыл бұрын

it needs Gibson 57 tribute pickups or Alnico V Burstbubucker Pro.

@midnightrdr456 7 жыл бұрын

Question, if you could get a high end epiphone or the gibson 2017 les paul tribute, which one would you get? I'm looking for a good les paul in this price range and keep going back and forth

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I'd have to flip a coin. Stylistically, the high-end Epiphones are more to my liking and with a professional set up and new pots/switch, they'd feel just as high-quality as the low-end Gibson I tried. But I don't know which Epiphone signature models will retain their value, whereas the GIbson name pretty much ensures resalability. So I guess it depends how much money you care about getting back later down the line.

@Chrosa 7 жыл бұрын

I have had issues with My Tribute T buzzing around the E and A strings despite the action being relatively high. It came like this straight from the factory. I am not sure what to adjust exactly. I have made small incremental changes to the bridge but I dont want the action any higher. Kinda unsure what to do.

@dylanwagner4591 7 жыл бұрын

Chris Saintmire adjust your truss rod watch a couple how to videos its really easy and i bet it will fix if not greatly help your problem.. then you can lower your action again when its set right

@maheebh.rabbani7408 7 жыл бұрын

My friend just got a Gold Top Standard. So jealous.. I just have an Epi LP and an Ibanez RG lol. Would love a Gibson LP at some point!

@christopherlafreniere7141 3 жыл бұрын

I picked this up for $800 with OHSC as my first Goldtop LP. I upgraded later to LP Standard for $2400... well.. I still own the 2017 Tribute T because, well, the more expensive wasn't "better". Just different. The 2017 T played and felt so much better to me. Think it was a special year for wood or something.

@josephgaffney7829 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just purchased a 2017 Gibson Les Paul Tribute T Satin Gold Top from zzounds for $809 free shipping, and somehow I got a FREE gold Gibson hard case (SKU: ASGCCASE-LP) worth $220! Now onto the guitar. I own an 2013 Epiphone Les Paul 1960's Tribute Plus Outfit with the Gibson 57Classic/Classic + pickup combo. It's a well-made and good sounding guitar, but I'm not a fan of the neck. It's a "D" shape that's too thin and flat. I much prefer the Gibson's neck; sure it's a Slim Taper, but it's much more a "C" shape and to me much easier and more comfortable to play. The Gibson fit and finish is superb. No buzzing, great intonation, no finish flaws, beautiful rosewood...no complaints! Lastly, to clear up some of the misinformation regarding the Tribute's weight relief, these guitars have Gibson's 9 Hole weight relief...NOT the Modern Weight Relief NOR any Chambering. These simply have those 9 holes...same weight relief as the 2016 Traditionals. In my opinion, the reason these feel a bit lighter is because Tributes (and Studios, I think) use thinner Maple Caps, making the overall guitar thickness about 2mm thinner. I'd love some real measurements, but I haven't been able to find any online. Anyway great channel, great playing, and thanks!

@sarjhon 7 жыл бұрын

What do you use to record the sound? btw, good channel. subscribed!

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

thanks dude, the signal chain is in the description. My amp goes into a Two Notes Torpedo live which in turn goes directly into my DAW.

@jeremiahwilson1781 7 жыл бұрын

2000 Gibson Les Paul Special faded with Humbuckers thank you. Bought new almost 18 years ago for 600$. I gave up everything else. Just a slab bodied basic no frills workhorse players axe. But i gotta admit...the tribute gold tops for 900 clams look very sweet.

@patrickmayersr9623 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for this insight!, real talk no b.s. this is what I can't wait to own....😶...great playing.the gold top will be my first choice because of what you showed me. just a straight forward guitar with no extras and the wood showing through. wow ..land o' lakes,Wisconsin.usa.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Happy I could help man. Enjoy the new guitar!

@RJW14 7 жыл бұрын

So did you only get this one or did you get the chance to play a performance model as well? if you did how does that new neck heel feel?

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

only got the chance to play the Tribute, unfortunately :(

@RJW14 7 жыл бұрын

You gotta fix that, have you seen the new high performance flying V? That neck joint is really something else, at least to the eye.

@pangwongdao8295 3 жыл бұрын

i bought one of these used in 2018 and it always had a smell and i assumed it was from the previous owner lol. i’m sure its the smell you described in the video, i’ve seen others mention it as well now.

@bradh6185 7 жыл бұрын

Great jams, young man.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@bradh6185 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Keep it up.

@GuitarExpress 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, I am uploading a review on mine tonight!

@buraksargul8906 7 жыл бұрын

Hey , can anyone tell me why does he tie knots over the strings between the headstock and the neck ? he doesn't do it in this video but I saw it in many of his other videos what benefits does that have ? or is it just to look flashy

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

hey dude. the main function is that it stops the strings from ringing when I stop playing, eliminating unwanted noise. pretty much the same as a Jimmy Clip, but using a hairtie is much cheaper. I also usually use one in between the TOM bridge and the tailpiece as well for good measure. the pack I bought just happened to have a bunch of bright colors lol

@buraksargul8906 7 жыл бұрын

got it. thanks for the answer

@bambostarla6259 6 жыл бұрын

It sounds thin. Does it have ultra weight relief?

@YashVardhanTanwar 7 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could review the Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom GX? Great videos and channel mate. Cheers!

@CentaurusRelax314 7 жыл бұрын

Both this and the Faded T videos sound great. I wonder if it's the 490R/T pickups that i like? Thanks for this. Might save me some money, versus the higher-end models i was considering.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

+CentaurusRelax314 very possible since I'm using different amps for the two demos. Glad I could help!

@SalmiRahman 7 жыл бұрын

Great review_*****

@kal_34 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on the Classic 2017 series? There are not alot good reviews out yet.

@jazzcat1056 7 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on the Les Paul Classic? That's on my list....

@pjstraightedge 6 жыл бұрын

Is the neck profile more like a 50's rounded or a 60's slim? Great review!

@agufish 6 жыл бұрын

60s slim for sure!

@anodegaming4311 7 жыл бұрын

In my opinion I think les pauls with NO weight reliefs are much better, they add more punch to the tone and have the classic vintage les paul feel

@suba7320 5 жыл бұрын

This is all psychological and a case of confirmation bias. You can find videos of people literally sawing away 60-70% of the body on a guitar and the difference in sustain and tone are minuscule, barely even noticeable.

@whyuyellinginmyear3476 7 жыл бұрын

Gibson - Hall of fame pitcher and again a hall of fame guitar.....the world is all right.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

true that

@mikepittman5880 7 жыл бұрын

Very good quality guitar for the money and it offers more potential than 99% of the people who will ever play it. If you don't have the hands you won't be able to tell the difference between a yardstick with rubber bands & $10,000 Custom guitar anyway.

@guitarkyo7441 7 жыл бұрын

if I play hard rock，heavy metal ，should I choose 2016 50s or this guitar？and which guitar is better to haddle different style？ i am asia people，so my english speak not very well，wish you can help me slove the problem，thanks！

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

No problem dude, I got your meaning. Depends how heavy you want to go. This one has a thinner neck, so I find it faster to play, but the 490T as a bridge pickup isn't that good for metal. The 498T in the 2016 LP is a hotter pickup and can do the heavier stuff better.

@guitarkyo7441 7 жыл бұрын

Agufish how about hard rock？i dont know how to select these two guitars

@BrokenCompassRecords 7 жыл бұрын

call me old fashioned but i'd put the poker chip in it anyway... great video man! please make a demo of the epiphone les paul custom 100th anniversary.

@tonefingerz2021 7 жыл бұрын

so its not weight relieved?

@jgmedina 7 жыл бұрын

What do u think about the sg standard p90 2016?

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

+jgmedina haven't tried one yet.

@williamwinn948 Жыл бұрын

still love mine.

@TheDistortionist 7 жыл бұрын

That smell is due to the vanilla extract Gibson puts in their lacquer, which is much more noticeable in the 2017 range (although the degree of the extract still varies quite a bit, as some I've smelled aren't quite as noticeable ).

@jeremiahwilson1781 7 жыл бұрын

Austin Palmer you gotta be shittin' me? They put vanilla extract in the nitrocellulose lacquer? Joking right?

@seanarmao7385 7 жыл бұрын

What do you guys think about the HP model?

@LandingNow 7 жыл бұрын

Its a flashy name that Gibson uses to raise the price a couple hundred higher. Ive tried both and, tone wise it's the same. Unless u want to add 300$ for an automatic tuner and chrome hardware (which in my opinion are ugly), then go ahead.

@markwright9352 7 жыл бұрын

Hi can you do a video on montys guitars PAFS??

@MatthewFant 6 жыл бұрын

Is it crazy that these simple models are my favorite? Oddly enough, I'd take this over a standard. And when I bought a les Paul recently, I chose the studio gothic le version. Great guitar for the cash.

@misterknightowlandco 6 жыл бұрын

I like the faded and other "low end" Gibson models better myself as well. I don't like all the frills, bells and whistles. I also like satin and faded finishes better because they'll naturally relic.

@johndaugherty4127 Жыл бұрын

Beford puberty! Lol. Just saw your Firebird Zero review and you recom.ended this guitar, so here I is.

@Mister47Gaming 7 жыл бұрын

Liked and subscribed my friend! Great videos! I'm going to have to jump on Reverb and see if I can find one of these for myself.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Be a little careful buying something online sight-unseen. I've heard from a number of viewers that the quality is still a little inconsistent. The one I got was great, but some people say the ones they've tried have been a little funky.

@Mister47Gaming 7 жыл бұрын

Agufish Thanks for the advice man, and you are very right. Normally I try to live by that, always try before I buy. But music shops around here, (Northern NH) don't usually carry anything like this, or ESPs, etc. Usually 100 Fenders, Squires, or cheap sub $200 Epiphones. But I appreciate the heads up! I'll think on it. It's really this or the Bill Kelliher I'm interested in. But I play more like Black Label Society riffs plus soloing, and I'm not sure if the Lace pickups are really for that, or mostly just for riffing, not soloing. They sound like really "thick" tone. I haven't heard anyone solo with them.

@Mister47Gaming 7 жыл бұрын

That came off convoluted, I apologize lol. I am just concerned that the Lace pups won't be good for soloing, or getting those high squeals and harmonics.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Lol no problem man, happens to all of us. As far as pickups go, the 490s are built more for rock, whereas those Lace pickups are just about the highest output pickups I've tried. They'll handle pinch harmonics easily. And the Kelliher has the neck cutaway, so it's better for soloing. In fact, IMO, it's an all around better guitar.

@Mister47Gaming 7 жыл бұрын

Agufish You've been super helpful my friend. And it's great to see a KZfaqr not above talking or responding to his viewers. Thanks a lot for your help. I think I may try to get a test run on a BK-600 instead.

@emmaduncan2991 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see Gibson has finally learned, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

@speedmetal81 7 жыл бұрын

Great video man! I just wish they would take the g force tuner off their high performance line as well cuz they seem great otherwise.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

haha, yeah should be an option or something. well, can't expect Gibson to listen to everything their customers are saying overnight. at least they heard us about the 2015 models... or maybe they just heard their balance sheet.

@speedmetal81 7 жыл бұрын

hahaha probably the latter

@rickjason215 7 жыл бұрын

I like the tuner. I can switch to different tunings in seconds. Yes I can tune it myself.

@ThumbsOnly 7 жыл бұрын

Gibson 2017 Les Paul Tribute T or ESP LTD EC-1000 deluxe?

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

If you can get a good one, Gibson and switch out the pickups. If you buy online, EC-1000 will be more consistent. They're both great guitars though.

@crauser8 6 жыл бұрын

My next guitar

@Patrick33194 7 жыл бұрын

Do they come left handed? Does anyone know nice guitars/ brands which come lefthanded?? Thanks

@moritzwestphal4734 7 жыл бұрын

Patrick this guitar actually comes with a lefthanded version, leftyfretz.com is a great Website for findin lefty guitars , go and have a look :D

@Patrick33194 7 жыл бұрын

Moritz Westphal ohh thaks! i've seen the site before, but didn't check in a while

@maximecarpentier4595 7 жыл бұрын

What would you pick; Epi Tribute, Gibson Tribute, Gibson Studio.. all Les Paul indeed ? BTW, great video quality!

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! So far it'd be the Gibson Tribute. Wasn't a huge fan of the pickups but they can easily be replaced. The rest of the guitar was great

@xxxgabaxxx 7 жыл бұрын

You mentioned it lacks the bite. I have a Gibson 2016 Les Paul Tribute T, and it has a decent bite. BUT, the 2016 has a 498T and the 2017 has the 490T, that's why the attack/bite is not that great on the 2017 model

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really liked the feel of the guitar. I'd imagine the 498T is exactly what it needed

@finishin.my.coffee8780 7 жыл бұрын

Does it have the pcb? I hate those things. btw, my '08 LP Standard smelled like cake or something.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Lol, apparently it's the nitro finish, and it's dangerous for you, unfortunately. PCB? Can you clarify?

@finishin.my.coffee8780 7 жыл бұрын

***** Oh, sorry! I meant the printed circuit board in the control cavity. Older Gibsons had the tone pots soldered in but newer ones have a printed circuit board that everything clips onto. If you want to change pickups, it means the pcb has to come out and new pots/pickups have to be put in the old fashioned way.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Woah seriously? I didn't open it up to check, but if I had to guess, if it's more cost efficient, they probably do it on all the new ones.

@finishin.my.coffee8780 7 жыл бұрын

***** Yeah, probably.

@masskiller4825 7 жыл бұрын

how can you compose all your songs in a short periode of time?

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

even I don't know. they just kind of come out haha

@anuplama4724 7 жыл бұрын

does it have coil tapping??

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

+anup lama unfortunately not

@bryansimmons4550 2 жыл бұрын

Good lord! Why isn't that tailpiece screwed all the way down to the body? If you are worried about the string angle at the rear of the bridge body, simply topwrap the strings.

@Masterfighterx 7 жыл бұрын

The smell to me (and many others) is like vanilla, I believe it comes from the nitro finish :-)

@imranatheistformer-muslim3884 6 жыл бұрын

This looks like a winner. Something for people whose budget is below $900

@jasonsteiger1186 6 жыл бұрын

Dammit i want one so bad now

@6Nicolas 7 жыл бұрын

great song here ;-)

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

thanks dude :)

@zagrix 7 жыл бұрын

This or the epi lp propacy ex/gx?

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

I have yet to try one of the new Prophecy guitars. If you're talking the old ones with the Dirty Fingers pickups I'd choose that one, if only for the ebony fingerboard.

@ohn1234567 6 жыл бұрын

This guitar or ESP LTD EC-1000VB/Duncan for rock? Love your videos btw!

@agufish 6 жыл бұрын

I like this one better. That 12“ fingerboard radius is a huge selling point for me personally.

@PeteCrumble 6 жыл бұрын

Gibson all the way. i have both and love them both but the Gibson is more to my liking. For Metal i'd go with the ESP though.

@addamsapple1233 7 жыл бұрын

in ur intro u have what looks to be a purple les paul, could u show case that? its so hard to find purple guitars these days

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

+Jon Mumford it's a Chibson Les Paul. It sucks, don't get one lol

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

that being said, I do have something coming (hopefully in the next couple of weeks) that you'll really like if you're having trouble finding a guitar in the particular color/finish you want

@johnkillian8012 7 жыл бұрын

why is the bridge and tail bar so high

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Not really sure. I think they look better with the bridge/tailpiece lower, but since it's not my guitar, just a loaner for the demo, I just kept it like that. The action and intonation were fine, didn't want to mess with it.

@lal2235 5 жыл бұрын

anyone selling this ?

@jacobanderson5109 3 жыл бұрын

Hunter’s voice is so different

@HearGear 7 жыл бұрын

I thought Gibson would never get as good as they used to be back in the days, but maybe 2017 will be a good year for the future models, !?, maybe i dare to buy a new Gibson again ? 1000 bucks for a Gibson is a low end Gibson but maybe alot better than they used to be.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

after hearing from a couple of other viewers, I would still advise you to go test them out in the store. this is the only one I've played so far, and it was awesome, but apparently the Traditionals, at least, have some finish issues :( much sadness

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

Have you played a 2017 Gibson yet? If you like these videos and want to be notified of new demos, click the crap out of that subscribe button! For my European friends who have been asking, you can get the LP Tribute here: www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_les_paul_tribute_t_2017_sgt.htm?ofid-1&affid=203 And for my fellow Americans: bit.ly/2hOLs7F

@T00DEEPBLUE 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. I played a couple of Traditionals and I wasn't all that impressed with them. There was lacquer bleed on the body and neck binding, particularly at the body joint area. The quality of the flame was really inconsistent and not bookmatched on some of them, the fretwork could've been better overall and the rosewood on all the fretboards looked kinda cheap and light coloured. They also didn't feel all that smooth like some rosewood is when you sand it with really fine grit polishing paper. In my opinion the quality modern LP's don't exist with Gibson. They exist with Japanese-made brands like FGN, Tokai, Burny, Edwards, Greco, Bacchus etc. You don't have to worry about model years on those guitars like you do with Gibson. They're awesome quality guitars no matter what year they're made. Isn't pointing out that this guitar has a solid mahogany body also a misnomer? I thought the Tributes had a modern weight relief and are therefore not actually solid. The sweet vanilla smell of the guitar you're getting is in fact the smell of the nitro lacquer off-gassing and giving off nitric fumes. They smell good, but they're actually not all that good for you to breathe. My Gibson V '68 reissue smells the same.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

dammit, this is the only 2017 I've played so far so I was hoping it was consistent across every guitar from every line. I guess not, that is really disappointing to hear :( and crap, I've been breathing this in like a mofo. For sure I have more trust in the Japanese-made stuff right now. and yes, you're right they do have weight relief, I think what they mean by solid is that it's a one piece body.

@T00DEEPBLUE 7 жыл бұрын

In all fairness one's got some lofty expectations if they're hoping that Gibsons are going to suddenly be consistently built overnight. That's not to say that Gibsons are bad guitars by any means. I love Gibsons as much as the next guy. But they almost always have been inconsistently made and it's always been essential to try them before you buy them. There do exist some great Gibsons out there. It's really uncommon for the relatively inexpensive Gibsons to have 1 piece bodies because it's just too expensive and difficult to source so many bodies with only 1 piece of wood. Typically they come with 2 or 3 piece. I think from the shot of the back I can see a slight difference in colour near the center of the body where the neck joint is and there's kind of a hard line that splits the change in colour which suggests a seam, but it doesn't seem to run perfectly straight down the body so who knows? Might be 1 piece, might be a really nicely matched 2 piece. Either way it's not important, the difference between 1 piece and 2 piece is purely aesthetic. That's a particularly nice-looking back on that example. I love the random darker portions of the mahogany.

@fuzzmountain7583 7 жыл бұрын

Only the bottom of the line SG faded but it was a fine guitar. Dead simple but everything an SG should be. I'm sure I'm in the minority but I like satin finishes so I may be a bit biased but I have played lots of Gibson SG's (and own 2) and the faded SG special was just a good SG with no bells and whistles.

@shibapwrr 7 жыл бұрын

2016 Gibson models were amazing. The new 2017 les Paul standard has an amazingly comfortable and fast neck that's asymmetrical. It's Gibson, if that's not your feel you won't like it, and of course it'll be over priced. At my local samash we got a great batch.

@Varone26 7 жыл бұрын

2016 truly was the year Gibson fixed all their mistakes.

@agufish 7 жыл бұрын

+Anthony .Varone they went back to basics, quality control was still a little questionable

@maaroufchebbo2691 5 жыл бұрын

Agufish wait this is getting me worried, im getting a 2016 lp standard hp next month! What is going wrong with them? Plz help

@angeloalexanderrosado7335 7 жыл бұрын

😍

@theyearoftherat 7 жыл бұрын

i'd like this thing a whole lot more sans the block inlays. if you're gonna strip it down do it right.

@patrickhale424 6 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you play the guitar instead of just talking about it??? You played the M2 and the Firechicken 0.

@deccers6459 6 жыл бұрын

Got this on black friday at richtonemusic Brand new for only £500 (around $700)

@michaelbell75 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Most all new Gibsons smell like cotton candy by the way ha

@johnkillian8012 6 жыл бұрын

Why is the bridge and tailpiece so high? Not like my other Gibson's.

@agufish 6 жыл бұрын

Dunno man. I don't change anything before filming, I want to represent the guitar as it comes to me as any regular customer.

@SG-wj2qj 6 жыл бұрын

John killian its adjustable, just like it is on your Gibson's. Most players screw the tail piece right down to the body, as it seems like the right thing to do... However if your raise the tail piece a bit, you've effectively created les of a break angle over the sattles... This makes the string tension a little less, so some players will enjoy the more relaxed string feel.