I Found a 1960 Gibson in the BACK OF MY CLOSET...FORGOT I had it!

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I know the title sounds absurd, but it's 100% true. I totally forgot I owned this 1960 Gibson ES-125TDC or ES-125TCD with dual dog ear P90s, commonly known as the George Thorogood model because of his decades of usage. It's the tone on "Bad to the Bone". So in this video, we'll pull it out and repair its problems and give it a demo through my custom, home built Hammond AO29 Hot Rod Amp. Why the heck not!
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@misterknightowlandco Жыл бұрын

How to say baller without saying it… “I forgot I had an awesome vintage Gibson jazz box in my closet worth thousands of dollars” lol 😆. Seriously though that letter… finally reached what he thought was his dream and answered the lords calling. That’s real baller right there. It may have been the peak of his career or just the beginning of it but either way he said no and listened to his heart. That’s bad ass.

@mhmoretti Жыл бұрын

The fact that you even have the original receipt..this is like Antiques Roadshow worthy...

@smelltheglove2038 Жыл бұрын

The coolest thing I found in my closet was a quart jar full of mushrooms I forgot I had. Would’ve rather found a Gibson.

@johnpick8336 Жыл бұрын

I love when this happens !

@mattbauckman9907 Жыл бұрын

I think Mr. Ford would be pleased that his guitar made it into your hands. It’s been brought back to life. Nice work, nice playing.

@jangorski-mescir3522 Жыл бұрын

I'm an old session player and sideman, and years ago while on a tour of the USA and Canada, myself and my touring friend 'Terry' went into a shop in Toronto where I bought the exact same model you have there, and from the same year...it too needed a fair bit of TLC and I had similar issues with the bridge pickup height, so I think that was a factory thing. Terry bought a Hofner Committee from 1964 at the same store, which is eerily like the ES125 TDC, even down to the colour, but with Hofner's own single coil pickups. Fairly recently, as he's in his mid 70s now, he stopped touring, and although I rarely tour these days (I'm in my 60s), he gave the Hofner to me. They are both lovely guitars with a tendency to feedback as I see you discovered! I hope you enjoy your revitalised Gibson as much as I've enjoyed mine for the last 45 years. BTW - if you use a tiny amount of sewing machine oil in the machine heads, they hold a lot better!

@filonome Жыл бұрын

that's an absolute beauty of a guitar, Brad! wonderful coloring from the aging on the bindings and finish! some makers have gotten good at "aging" their guitars these days, but nothing will ever look as good as the real thing!

@thestrum71 Жыл бұрын

What a find!!! 62 years old guitar! Never let it go Brad!!

@davidhelmuth6654 Жыл бұрын

For the metrics…

@robertruamps5680 Жыл бұрын

I'm going home to check behind my closet's door to see if there's a guitar 😂😂

@cantyouhearmeknocking1961 Жыл бұрын

I once found an Orange Micro Terror amp in my "gear closet" that I had forgot about, but I don't think I would forget I had a 1960 Gibson guitar! That's like Christmas in September!! I know you have tons of gear though. It's a beautiful old guitar. I wish I still looked that good, and I'm a year younger! Peace

@gorlagOv Жыл бұрын

Glad I got the chance to check this out! Truly made my morning. Thank you.

@Guitar5986 Жыл бұрын

That oxygen tube fitting idea is brilliant! Gonna use that one for sure

@SyntagmaStation Жыл бұрын

Hell, doesn’t that happen to everyone? I stumble onto a ‘59 LP in the closet one day, ‘52 Tele in the attic another. You know, typical stuff . . .

@jamesleach9596 Жыл бұрын

Sweet sounding old Gibson. Definitely a keeper. Wish I had forgotten that I had one in my closet ! Just checked...no such luck !

@maluorno Жыл бұрын

i could hang out in my rocking chair and listen to Brad strum all day

@musclecarmitch908 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a awesome thing to find in a closet! Wish I could find a old charger or cuda I'd forgotten about in the back of my garage! I did find a old Boss headphone amp I'd forgotten I had in a container in my closet awhile back! Awesome guitar! Thanks for sharing Brad!

@simonsmith2642 Жыл бұрын

Im from Madison county, Indiana, as well as Grant.. I always did my guitar stuff at Anderson music (Music Today) or Dans music, I believe they are still open. Stop by and say hello to Dan if you’re in the area. Ive been gone for many years so if they are still open. Its worth the visit to talk with Dan. Hes a good man.

@Bangkokguitar Жыл бұрын

I love your use of old tools. They don't make a lot of tools with the staying power of some of the pre-70s tools. They're great to have around. They always have their space in a lot od projects.

@pauldavis6356 Жыл бұрын

Well, if you were not a luthier in a previous life you sure can be a luthier in this one. You give meticulous attention to all the repairs I've seen you do, but when it's your own instrument you give more. It's was very satisfying to watch you work. Nicely done.